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IN     METRE, 


SELECTED  FROM 


THE      PSALMS      OF      DAVID. 


NEW-YORK: 

PROTESTANT    EPISCOPAL     PRESS. 

M  DCCC  XX" 


IN  pursuance  of  a  resolution  of  the  General  Convention  of  the  Protestant  Episcopa  Church  In 
the  United  States  of  America,  we,  the  subscribers,  a  Committee  authorized  for  the  purpose,  do 
hereby  set  forth  this  Selection  of  Psalms. 

WM.  WHITE, 
H.  U.  ONDERDONK, 
W.  E.  WYATT, 
BIRD  WILSON, 
SAM.   H.  TURNER, 
JAS.  MONTGOMERY, 
W.  MEREDITH, 
Philadelphia,  December  ZIth,  1832.  SAM.  J.  DONALDSON 


New  -York,  April  6, 1833. 
1  hereby  certify,  that  this  edition  of  "  Psalms  in  Metre"  has  been  compared  with,  and  corrected 
by,  the  edition  set  forth  by  the  Committee  of  the  General  Convention. 

BENJAMIN  T.  ONDERDONK, 

Bishop  of  the  Diocese  of  New -York 


(2) 


■  BY  the  Bishops,  the  Clergy,  and  the  Laity  of  the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church  in  the  United 
States  of  America,  in  ConTention,  this  tweuty-ninth  day  of  October,  in  the  year  of  anr  Lord 
one  thousand  eight  uundred  and  thirty-two ;  this  book  of  Psalms  in  Metre,  se!ec:ed  frorr  the 
Psalms  cf  David,  with  HymiK,  is  set  forth,  and  allowed  to  be  song  in  all  congregations  of  the 
■aid  Chuich,  before  and  after  Morning  and  Evening  Pcayer,  and  also  before  and  after 
Sermons,  at  the  discretion  of  the  Minister 

■  And  it  shall  be  the  doty  of  eyery  minister  of  any  church,  either  y  standing  directions,  or 
from  time  to  time,  to  appoint  the  portions  of  Psalms  which  are  to  be  sung." 

"  And  farther,  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  every  minister,  with  such  assistance  as  he  can  obtain  from 
persons  skilled  in  music,  to  give  order  concerning  the  tunes  to  be  sung  at  any  time  in  his 
church  ;  and  especially,  it  shall  be  his  duty  ic  suppress  all  light  and  unseemly  music,  anU  all 
indecency  and  irreverence  in  the  performance,  by  which  vain  and  ungodly  persons  profane  the 
service  of  the  sanctuary." 

(3) 


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PSALMS     IN     METRE, 

FROM      THE      PSALMS      OF      DAVID. 


PSALM    1.  C.  M. 

Prom  ibe  i  Psalm  of  David. 
'■lest  is  he,  who  ne'er  consents 
Br  ill  advice  to  walk, 

da  in  sinner;'  trays,  nor  sits 
men  profanely  talk; 

2  But  makes  the  perfect  bar  of  GOD 
H  -       -        -  and  delight ; 

Devoutly  reads  there:! 
And  meditates  py  night. 

3  Like  some  fair  tree,  which,  fed  by  streams, 
W        timely  fruit  dves  bend, 

He  still  shall  nourish,  and  5*1 
All  his  designs  attend. 

4  T"    .  Jly  men,  and  their  attempts, 

nnd; 
■   blasted  and  disj 
Like  chad"  before  the  wind. 

5  Their  gui'.t  shall  strike  the  wicked  dumb 
Before  their  Judge's  face: 

■.'.  hypocrite  shall  then 
Among  the  saints  have  place. 

■    D  approves  the  just  n 
"id: 
But  sinners,  and  the  paths  they  tread, 
Shall  both  in  ruin  end. 

PSALM    2.  C.  M. 

From  thtr  ii.  Psalm  of  David 

1  THUS  G    r  ign  will: 

iain, 

-  hill, 
Shall  there  secure!  v  : 

2  Attend,  O  earth,  whilst  I  d. 
God's  uncontroll'd  decree: 

irt  my  Son:  this  day,  my 
I  r>egotten  th-e. 

r'.d  receive  thy  full  demands  ; 
m  be; 
The  utmost  limit  of  the  lands 

Shall  hee" 

4  Learn  then,  ye  princes :  and  give  ear, 

Ye  judge?  of  t 
W  Lord  with  holy  fear; 

Bejoice  with  awful  mirth." 


9  n  with  due  respect, 
You;  n  pay: 

I 

I  r  delay. 

6  If  but  in  part  his  anger  rise, 
-.'i  endure  the  rlame? 
Then  blest  are  they,  whose  hope  relies 
On  ;  N  -me. 

P  S  A  L  M  c.  M. 

;.e  iiL  Psalm  of  David. 

1  THOU,  gracious  God,  art  my  defence ; 
On  the*.  • 

Thou  art  ihaft  yet 

L    I  up  my  head  on  high. 

:.y  distress, 
D  I  uiade  my  prayer, 
He  heard  me  (r- : 

-pair? 

3  Guarded  by  him  I  lay  me  down 

For  I  through  him  securely  sleep, 
1  y  wake. 

.  to  the  Lord  belongs ; 
He  only  can  defend  : 

rings  he  extends  to  all 
h  his  power  depend. 

PSALM    4  C.  M. 

E  -?.Im  of  David. 
I>ER  that  the  righteous  man 
Vs  peculiar  choice; 
i  to  him  I  ruake  my  prayer 

2  Then  stand  in  awe  of  his  commands, 

.g  that  's  ill, 
Commune  in  private  with  your  ; 
And  bend  them  to  h- 

r;fice  of  righteousness 
D  on  high : 

On  him  akw.    i 

.patient  grow 

-  of  thy  face 
Lord,  on  me. 
(5) 


5  So  shall  niy  heart  o'erflow  with  joy, 
More  lasting  and  more  true 

Than  theirs,  who  stores  of  corn  and  wine 
Successively  renew. 

6  Then  down  in  peace  I  '11  lay  my  head, 
And  take  my  needful  rest; 

No  other  guard,  O  Lord,.I  crave, 
Of  thy  defence  possess'd. 


PSALM    5. 


C.  M. 


From  the  v.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  REGARD  my  words,  O  gracious  Lord, 
Accept  my  secret  prayer; 

To  thee  alone,  my  King,  my  God, 
Will  I  for  help  repair. 

2  Thou  in  the  morn  my  voice  shalt  hear, 
And,  with  the  dawning  day, 

To  thee  devoutly  I  '11  look  up, 
To  thee  devoutly  pray. 

3  Lord,  I  within  thy  house  will  come, 
In  thy  abundant  grace  ; 

And  I  will  worship  in  thy  fear, 
Tow'rd  thy  most  holy  place. 

4  Let  those,  O  Lord,  who  trust  in  thee, 
With  shouts  their  joy  proclaim: 

Let  them  rejoice  whom  thou  preserv'st, 
And  all  that  love  thy  name. 

5  To  righteous  men,  the  righteous  LORD 
His  blessing  will  extend  ; 

And  with  his  favor  all  his  saints, 
As  with  a  shield,  defend. 

PSALM    6.  S.  M. 

From  the  vi.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  IN  mercy,  not  in  wrath, 
Rebuke  me,  gracious  God! 

Lest,  if  thy  whole  displeasure  rise, 
I  sink  beneath  thy  rod. 

2  Touch'd  by  thy  quick'ning  power, 
My  load  of  guilt  I  feel  : 

The  wounds  thy  Spirit  hath  unclosed, 
O  let  that  Spirit  heal. 

3  In  trouble  and  in  gloom, 
Must  I  for  ever  mourn  ? 

And  wilt  thou  not,  at  length,  O  God, 
In  pitying  love  return  f 

4  O  come,  ere  life  expire, 
Send  down  thy  power  to  save  ; 

For  who  shall  sing  thy  name  in  death, 
Or  praise  thee  in  the  grave  ? 

5  Why  should  I  doubt  thy  grace, 
Or  yield  to  dread  despair? 

Thou  wilt  fulfil  thy  promised  word, 
And  grant  me  all  my  prayer. 

P  S  A  L  M    7.  C.  M. 

From  the  viii.  Psalm  of  David. 
1  O  THOU,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 

Within  this  earthly  frame, 
Through  all  the  world  how  great  art  thou! 

How  glorious  is  thy  Name ! 


2  In  heaven  thy  wondrous  acts  are  sung, 
Nor  fully  reckon'd  there; 

And  yet  thou  mak'sl  the  infant  tongue 
Thy  boundless  praise  declare. 

3  When  heaven,  thy  beauteous  work  on  high, 

Employs  my  wond'ring  sight; 
The  moon,  that  nightly  rules  the  sky, 
With  stars  of  feehler  light ; — 

4  Oh,  what  is  man,  that,  Lord,  thou  lov'st 
To  keep  him  in  thy  mind? 

Or  what  his  offspring,  that  thou  prov'st 
To  them  so  wondrous  kind  ? 

5  Him  next  in  power  thou  didst  create 
To  thy  celestial  train  ; 

Ordain'd  with  dignity  and  state, 
O'er  all  thy  works  to  reign. 

6  They  jointly  own  his  powerful  sway; 
The  beasts  that  prey  or  graze; 

The  bird  that  wings  its  airy  way; 
The  fish  that  cuts  the  seas. 

7  O  thou,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 
Within  this  earthly  frame, 

Through  all  the  world  how  great  art  thou ! 
How  glorious  is  thy  Name! 

P  S  A  L  M    8.       '         C.  M. 

From  the  ix.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  TO  celebrate  thy  praise,  O  Lord, 
I  will  my  heart  prepare; 

To  all  the  list'ning  world,  thy  works, 
Thy  wondrous  works,  declare. 

2  The  thought  of  them  shall  to  my  soul 
Exalted  pleasures  bring; 

Whilst  to  thy  name,  O  thou  Most  High, 
Triumphant  praise  I  sing. 

3  The  Lord  for  ever  lives,  who  has 
His  righteous  throne  prepared, 

Impartial  justice  to  dispense, 
To  punish  or  reward. 

4  All  those  who  have  his  goodness  proved, 
Will  in  his  truth  confide; 

Whose  mercy  ne'er  forsook  the  man 
That  on  bis  help  relied. 

5  Sing  praises  therefore  to  the  Lord, 
From  Sion,  his  abode; 

Proclaim  his  deeds,  till  all  the  world 
Confess  no  other  God. 

P  S  A  L  M    9.  CM. 

From  the  xi.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  THE  Lord  a  holy  temple  hath, 
And  righteous  throne, "above; 

Whence  he  surveys  the  sons  of  men, 
And  how  their  counsels  move. 

2  If  God  the  righteous,  whom  he  loves, 
For  trial  does  correct, 

What  must  the  sons  of  violence, 
Whom  he  abhors,  expect? 

3  Snares  fire,  and  brimstone,  on  their  heads 
Shall  in  one  tempest  shower; 

This  dreadful  mixture  his  revenge 
Into  their  cup  shall  pour. 


4  The  righteous  Lord  will  righteous  deeds 

With  sign  il  : 
And  to  the  upright  man  disclose 

The  brigbtM  m 

PSALM    10.  C.  M. 

Fvom  the  xiii.  1'^ilm  of  I 

1  HOW  long  wilt  thou  forget  me,  LORD? 
Must  I  tor  ever  mourn  ? 

How  long  wilt  thou  withdraw  from  me, 
Oh-'  never  to  return? 

2  O  hear,  and  to  my  longing  eyes 
Reatye  thy  wonted  light, 

Dawn  on  my  spirit,  lest  I  sleep 
In  deal  y  night. 

3  Since  I  have  always  placed  my  trust 

■  wingj 
Thy  saving  health  will  come;  and  then 
31  y  heart  with  joy  shall  spring. 

4  Then  shall  my  song,  with  praise  inspired, 
To  thee,  my  God,  ascend, 

Who  to  thy  servant  in  d 
Such  bounty  didit  extend. 

P  S  A  L  M     11.  I..  M. 

from  me  xiv.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  THE  Lord  look'd  down  from  heaven's 

high  tower, 
And  all  the  sons  of  men  did  view, 
To  see  if  any  own'd  his  power, 
If  any  Uruth  or  justice  knew  ; 

2  But  all,  he  saw,  were  gone  aside, 
All  were  degen'rate  grown  and  base; 

None  took  religion  for  their  guide, 
Not  one  of  all  the  sinful  race. 

5  How  will  they  tremble  then  for  fear, 
When  his  just  wrath  shall  them  o'ertake  : 

For  to  the  righteous  God  is  near, 
And  never  will  their  cause  forsake. 

4  O  that  from  Sion  he  'd  employ 

His  might,  and  burst  lh'  oppressive  band  ! 

Then  shouts  of  universal  joy 
Should  loudly  echo  through  the  land. 

P  S  A  L  M    12.  C.  M. 

From  the  xv.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  LORD,  who  's  the  happy  man  that  may 
To  thy  blest  courts  repair. 

Not,  stranger-like,  to  visit  them, 
But  to  inhabit  there? 

2  T  is  he  who  walketh  uprightly, 
Whom  righteoiiMie^  directs  ; 

Whose  gen'rous  lonsrue  disdains  to  speak 
The  thing  his  heart  rejects. 

3  Who  never  did  a  slander  forge 
His  neighbor's  fame  to  wound; 

Nor  hearken  to  a  false  report 
By  malice  whisper'd  round. 

4  Who  vice,  in  all  its  pomp  and  power 
Can  treat  with  just  neglect; 

And  piety,  though  clothed  in  rag3, 
.Religiously  respect. 
1* 


5  Who  to  his  plighted  vows  and  trust 

I  I     ■    ■  |     ;    :     i :     | 

And,  though  he  promise  to  his  loss, 

11'  ket  bis  pi  -'    good. 

•     Nv        -   soul  in  usury  d. 

Hi-  treasure  t.»  employ  ; 
Whom  no  rewardi  can  ever  bribe 

The  guiltless  to  destroy. 
7  The  man,  who  by  this  righteous  course 

Has  happiness  insured, 
When  earth's  foundation  shakes,  shall  staud, 

By  Providence  secured. 

P  S  A  L  31    13.  C.  M. 

From  the  xvi.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  MY  grateful  soul  shall  bless  the  LORD, 

precepts  give  me  light; 
And  private  conn-el  Mill  afford 
In  sorrow's  dismal  nighL 

2  1  strive  each  action  to  approve 
To  his  all-seeing  eye; 

No  danger  shall  my  hopes  remove, 
Because  he  still  is  nigh. 

3  Therefore  my  heart  all  grief  deMes, 
My  glory  does  rejoice  ; 

My  flesh  shall  rest,  in  hope  to  rise, 
Waked  by  his  powerful  voice. 

4  Thou,  Lord,  when  I  resign  my  breath, 
.My  -     1  from  hell  shalt  free; 

Nor  let  thy  Holy  One  in  death 
The  least  corruption  see. 

5  Thou  shalt  the  paths  of  life  display, 
Which  to  thy  pre-ence  lead; 

Where  pleasures  dwell  without  allay 
And  joys  that  never  fade. 

P  S  A  L  M   14. 

From  the  xviii.  Psalm  of  David. 
PART    I.  L.    K, 

1  NO  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock 
My  firm  affection.  Lord,  to  thee ; 

For  thou  hast  always  been  my  rock, 
A  fortress  and  defence  to  me. 

2  Thou  my  deliv'rer  art,  my  God  ; 
My  trust  i*  in  thy  mighty*  power ; 

Thou  art  my  shield  from  foes  abroad, 
At  home  my  safeguard  and  my  towel 

3  To  thee  I  will  address  my  prayer, 
To  whom  all  praise  we  justly  owe  j 

So  shall  I,  by  thy  watchful  care, 
Be  guarded  safe  from  every  foe. 

PART    II.  L.    31. 

1  Thou  suit'st,  O   Lord,   thy  righteous 

ways 
To  various  paths  of  human  kind  ; 
They  who  for  mercy  merit  praise, 
With  thee  shall  wondrous  mercy  find. 

2  Thou  to  the  just  shalt  justice  show; 
The  pure  thy  purity  shall  see: 

Such  a>  perversely  choose  to  go. 
Shall  meet  with  due  returns  from  thee. 


3  That  he  the  humble  soul  will  save, 
And  crush  the  haughty's  boasted  might, 

In  me  the  Lord  an  instance  gave, 

Whose  darkness  he  has  turn'd  to  light 

4  Who  then  deserves  to  be  adored, 

But  God,  on  whom  my  hopes  depend .? 
Or  who,  except  the  mighty  Lord, 
Can  with  resistless  power  defend  ? 

5  Let  the  eternal  Lord  be  praised, 
The  rock  on  whose  defence  I  rest ! 

To  highest  heavens  his  name  be  raised, 
Who  me  with  his  salvation  bltss'd! 

6  My  God,  to  celebrate  thy  fame, 

My  grateful  voice  to  heaven  I  '11  raise; 
And  nations,  strangers  to  thy  name, 
Shall  learn  to  sing  thy  glorious  praise. 

PSALM  15. 

From  the  xix.  Psalm  of  David. 
PART    I.  C.  M. 

1  THE  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord, 
Which  that  alone  can  fill; 

The  firmament  and  stars  express 
Their  great  Creator's  skill. 

2  The  dawn  of  each  returning  day 
Fresh  beams  of  knowledge  brings; 

And  from  the  dark  returns  of  night 
Divine  instruction  springs. 

3  Their  powerful  language  to  no  realm 
Or  legion  is  confined  ; 

•T  is  nature's  voice,  and  understood 
Alike  by  all  mankind. 

4  Their  doctrine  does  its  sacred  sense 
Through  earth's  extent  display  ; 

Its  bright  contents  the  circling  sun 
Does  round  the  world  convey. 

5  From  east  to  west,  from  west  to  east, 
His  ceaseless  course  he  goes  ; 

And,  through  his  progress,  cheerful  light 
Aud  vital  warmth  bestows. 

PART    II.  C.    M. 

1  God's  perfect  law  converts  the  soul, 
Reclaims  from  false  desires; 

With  sacred  wisdom  his  sure  word 
The  ignorant  inspires. 

2  The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  just, 
And  bring  sincere  delight ; 

His  pure  commands  in  search  of  truth 
Assist  the  feeblest  sight. 

3  His  perfect  worship  here  is  fix'd, 
On  sure  foundations  laid  ; 

His  equal  laws  are  in  the  scales 
Of  truth  and  justice  weigh'd  ; 

4  Of  more  esteem  than  erolden  mines, 
Or  gold  refined  with  skill  ; 

More  sweet  than  honey,  or  the  drops 
That  from  the  comb  distil. 

5  My  trusty  counsellors  they  are, 
And  friendly  Warnings  give: 

Divine  rewards  attend  on  those 
Who  by  thy  precepts  live. 


6  But  what  frail  man  observes  how  oft 
He  does  from  virtue  fall .' 

0  cleanse  me  from  my  secret  faults, 
Thou  God  that  know'st  them  all! 

7  Let  no  presumptuous  sin,  O  Lord, 
Dominion  have  o'er  me; 

That,  by  thy  grace  preserved,  I  may 
The  great  transgression  flee. 

8  So  shall  my  prayer  and  praises  be 
With  thy  acceptance  blest; 

And  I,  secure  on  thy  defence, 
My  strength  and  Saviour,  rest. 

PSALM    16.  S.  M. 

From  the  xx-  Psalm  of  David. 

1  MAY  Jacob's  God  defend 
And  hear  U3  in  distress; 

Our  succor  from  his  temple  send, 
Our  cause  from  Sion  bless! 

2  May  he  accept  our  vow, 
Our  sacrifice  receive, 

Our  heart's  devout  request  allow, 
Our  holy  wishes  give! 

3  O  Lord  !  thy  saving  grace 
We  joyfully  declare ; 

Our  banner  in  thy  name  we  raise — 
"  The  Lord  fulfil  our  prayer!" 

4  Now  know  we  that  the  Lord 
His  chosen  will  defend  ; 

From  heaven  will  strength  divine  afford, 
And  will  their  prayer  attend. 

5  Some  earthly  succor  trust, 
But  we  in  God's  right  hand  : 

Lo!  while  they  fall,  so  vain  their  boast, 
We  rise  and  upright  stand. 

6  Still  save  us,  Lord!  and  still 
Thy  servants  deign  to  bless; 

Hear,  King  of  heaven,  in  times  of  ill, 
The  prayers  that  we  address. 

PSALM    17. 

From  the  xxii.  Psalm  of  David. 
PART  I.  C.  M. 

1  MY  God,  my  God,  why  leav'st  thou  me, 
When  I  with  anguish  faint? 

Oh  1  why  so  far  from  me  removed, 
And  from  my  loud  complaint. ? 

2  Lo!  I  am  treated  like  a  worm, 
Like  none  of  human  birth  ; 

Not  only  by  the  great  reviled, 
But  made  the  rabble's  mirth. 

3  With  lauehter  all  the  gazing  crowd 
My  agonies  survey  ; 

They  shoot  the  lip,  they  shake  the  head, 
And  thus  deriding  say: 

4  "  In  God  he  trusted,  boasting  oft 
That  he  was  Heaven's  delight ; 

Let  God  come  down  to  save  liim  now 
And  own  his  favorite." 

5  Withdraw  not,  then,  so  far  from  me 
When  trouble  is  so  nigh  ; 

O  send  me  help!  thy  help,  on  wnich. 
Alone  I  can  rely 


TART    II.  C.    M. 

1  Like  water  is  my  We  poui*d  out, 

,aie  ; 

i  my  bnait, 
Liii  was  before  th< 

2  If j  strength  is  like  a  pot>herd  dried, 

p  irch'd  with  drought; 
And  to  the  dismal  shades  of  death 
My  t  tinting  soul  is  broughL 

3  Like  dogs,  to  compass  me,  my  foes 
In  wicked  council  meet: 

They  pierced  my  inoffensive  hands, 
They  pierced  my  harmless  feeL 

4  My  body  's  rack'd,  till  all  my  bones 
Distinctly  may  be  told ; 

-ii  a  spectacle  of  wo 
As  pastime  they  behold. 

5  As  spoil,  my  garments  they  divide, 
Lots  for  my  feature  c 

Therefore,  O  leave  me  not,  my  God, 
But  to  my  succor  haste. 

PART  III.  C.   M. 

1  Lord,  to  my  brethren  I II  declare 
The  triumphs  of  thy  Name  : 

In  presence  of  assembled  saints 
Thy  glory  thus  proclaim  : 

2  "Ye  worshippers  of  Jacob's  God, 
All  you  of  Israel's  line, 

O  praise  the  Lord,  and  to  your  praise 
Sincere  obedience  join. 

3  "  He  ne'er  disdain'd  on  low  distress 
To  cast  a  gracious  eye  ; 

Nor  turn'd  from  misery  his  face, 
But  hears  its  humble  cry." 

4  Thus,  in  thy  sacred  courts,  will  1 
My  cheerful  thanks  express; 

In  presence  of  thy  saints  perform 
The  vows  of  my  distress. 

5  The  meek  companions  of  my  grief 
Shall  find  my  table  spread  ; 

And  all  that  seek  the  Lord  shall  be 
With  joys  immortal  fed. 

6  Then  shall  the  glad  converted  world 
To  God  their  homage  pay; 

And  scatter' d  nations  of  the  earth 
One  sov'reign  Lord  obey. 

7  'T  is  his  supreme  prerogative 
O'er  all  mankind  to  reign  ; 

'T  i-  just  that  he  should  rule  the  world, 
Who  does  the  world  sustain. 

8  The  rich,  who  are  with  plenty  fed, 
His  bounty  must  eoi 

The  sons  of  want,  by  him  relieved, 
Their  gen'rous  patron  bless. 

9  With  humble  worship  to  his  throne 
They  all  for  aid  resort : 

That  power,  which  first  their  being  gave, 
Alone  can  them  support. 


10  Then  shall  a  chosen  spotless  race, 

I)  ■ 

To  their  adoring  **■  m>  trutn 
And  l:  aim. 

P  S  A  L  M     18.  C.  M. 

KV  m  the  xxiii.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  THE  Lord  himself,  the  mighty  Lord 
Vouch— fea  to  be  my  guide; 

The  Shepherd,  by  whose  constant  care 
My  wants  are  all  supplied. 

2  In  tender  grass  he  makes  me  feed, 
And  gently  there  repose; 

Then  leads  me  to  cool  shades,  and  where 
Refreshing  water  flows. 

3  He  does  my  wand'ring  soul  reclaim, 
And,  to  his  endless  piaise, 

Instruct  with  humble  zeal  to  walk 
In  his  most  righteous  ways. 

4  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale  of  death, 
From  fear  and  danger  free; 

For  there  his  aiding  rod  and  staff 
Defend  and  comfort  me. 

5  Since  God  doth  thus  his  wondrous  love 
Through  all  mv  life  extend, 

That  life  to  him  I  will  devote, 
And  in  his  temple  spend. 


P  S  A  L  M    19. 


C.  M. 


From  the  xxiv.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  THE  spacious  earth  is  all  the  Lord's, 
The  Lord's  her  fulness  is : 

The  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 
By  sov'reign  right  are  his. 

2  He  framed  and  fix'd  it  on  the  seas ; 
And  his  almighty  hand 

Upon  inconstant  floods  has  made 
The  stable  fabric  stand. 

3  But  for  himself  this  Lord  of  all 
One  chosen  seat  design'd  ; 

Oh  !  who  shall  to  that  sacred  hill 
j      Deserved  admittance  find  ? 
'■  4  The  man  whose  hands  and  heart  are  pure, 
'     Whose  thoughts  from  pride  are  free  ; 
i  Who  honest  poverty  prefers 
To  gainful  perjury. 

5  This,  this  is  he,  on  whom  the  Lord 
|      Shall  shower  his  blessings  down  : 

Whom  God,  his  Saviour,  shall  vouchsafe 
With  righteousness  to  crown. 

6  Such  is  the  race  of  saints,  by  whom 
I      The  sacred  courts  are  trod  ; 

And  such  the  proselvtes  that  seek 
:      Thy  face,  O  Jacob's  God. 

7  Erect  your  heads,  eternal  gates ; 
Unfold,  to  entertain 

The  King  of  glory :  see!  he  comes 
With  his  celestial  train. 

8  Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ?  who.' 
The  Lord,  for  strength  renown'd  ; 

In  battle  mighty ;  o'ei-  his  foes 
I     Eternal  victor  crown'd. 


10 

9  Erect  your  head?,  ye  gates  ;  unfold 
In  state  to  entertain 

The  King  of  glory  :  see  !  he  comes 
W  Ufa  all  his  shining  train. 

10  Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ?  who? 
The  Lord  'jf  hosts  renovvn'd ; 

Of  glory  he  alone  is  King, 
Who  is  with  glory  crown'd. 

PSALM  20.  S.   M. 

From  the  xxv.  Psalm  of  David. 
TO  God,  in  whom  I  trust, 
I  lift  my  heart  and  voice; 
O  let  me  not  be  put  to  shame, 
Nor  let  thy  foes  rejoice. 

2  Those  who  on  thee  rely, 
Let  no  disgrace  attend  ; 

Be  that  the  shameful  lot  of  such 
As  wilfully  offend. 

3  To  me  thy  truth  impart, 
And  lead  me  in  Ihy  way, 

For  thou  art  he  that  brings  me  help  ; 
On  thee  I  wait  all  day. 

4  Thy  mercies  and  thy  love, 
O  Lord,  recall  to  mind; 

And  graciously  continue  still, 
As  thou  wert  ever,  kind. 

5  Let  all  my  youthful  crimes 
Be  blotted  out  by  thee  ; 

And,  for  thy  wondrous  goodness'  sake 
In  mercy  think  on  me. 

6  His  mercy  and  his  truth 
The  righteous  Lord  displays, 

In  bringing  wand'ring  sinners  home, 
Aud  teaching  them  his  ways. 

7  He  those  in  justice  guides 
Who  his  direction  seek; 

And  in  his  sacred  paths  shall  lead 
The  humble  and  the  meek. 

8  Through  all  the  ways  of  God 
Both  truth  and  mercy  shine, 

To  such  as,  with  religious  hearts, 
To  his  blest  will  incline. 

9  Since  mercy  is  the  grace 
That  most  exalts  thy  fame, 

Forgive  my  heinous  sin,  O  Lord, 
And  so  advance  thy  name. 

10  Whoe'er  with  humble  fear, 
To  God  his  duty  pays, 

Shall  find  the  Lord  a  faithful  guide, 
In  all  his  righteous  ways. 

11  For  God  to  all  his  saints 
His  secret  will  imparts, 

And  does  his  gracious  covenant  write 
In  their  obedient  hearts. 

12  To  Israel's  chosen  race 
Continue  ever  kind  ; 

And.  in  the  midst  of  all  their  wants, 
Let  them  thy  succor  find. 


PSALM    21.  CM. 

From   the  xxvi.  Psalm  of  David. 
1  JUDGE  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  the  pathi 
Of  righteousness  have  trod; 

1  shall  not  fail,  who  all  my  trust 
Repose  on  thee,  my  God. 

2  I  '11  wash  my  hands  in  innocence, 
And  round  thine  altar  go; 

Pour  the  glad  hymn  of  triumph  thence, 
And  thence  thy  wonders  show. 

3  My  thanks  I  Ml  publish  there,  and  tell 
How  thy  renown  excels  ; 

That  seat  affords  me  most  delight, 
In  which  thine  honor  dwells. 

PSALM    22.  CM. 

From  the  xxvii.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  WHOM  should  I  fear,  since  God  to  ro* 
Is  saving  health  and  light  ? 

Since  strongly  he  my  life  supports, 
What  can  my  soul  affright  ? 

2  Henceforth  within  his  house  to  dwell 
I  earnestly  de-ire  ; 

His  wondrous  beauty  there  to  view, 
And  of  his  will  inquire. 

3  For  there  I  may  with  comfort  rest, 
In  times  of  deep  distress  ; 

And  safe,  as  on  a  rock,  abide 
In  that  secure  recess. 

4  When  us  to  seek  thy  glorious  face 
Thou  kindly  dost  advise; 

"  Thy  glorious  face  I  'II  always  seek," 
My  grateful  heait  replies. 

5  Then  hide  not  thou  thy  face,  O  Lord, 
Nor  me  in  wrath  reject  ; 

My  God  and  Saviour,  leave  not  him 
Thou  didst  so  oft  protect. 

6  Though  all  of  nearest  earthly  ties 
Me,  in  my  wo,  forsake, 

Yet  thou,  whose  love  excels  them  all, 
Wilt  care  and  pity  take. 

7  Instruct  me  in  thy  paths,  O  Lord, 
My  ways  directly  guide  ; 

Lest  sinful  men,  who  watch  my  steps, 
Should  see  me  tread  aside. 

8  I  trusted  that  my  future  life 
Should  with  thy  love  be  crovvn'd  ; 

Or  else  my  fainting  soul  had  sunk, 
With  sorrow  compass'd  round. 

9  God's  time  with  patient  faith  expect, 
Who  will  inspire  thy  breast 

With  inward  strength  :  do  thou  thy  part, 
And  leave  to  him  the  rest. 

*  Extract  from  the  Journal  of  the  General  Con- 
vention, 1832. 

"  4  Resolved,  As  the  sense  and  declaration 
of  this  Convention,  that  so  much  of  the  rubrics 
in  the  form  of  consecration  of  a  church  or 
chapel  as  requires  the  sinking  of  '  Psalm  26, 
verses  6,  7.  and  8.'  will  hereafter  be  duly  complied 
with  bv  singing  verses  2  and  3.  in  the  selection 
from  the  26th  Psalm,  included  in  the  Psalms  in 
Metre  authorized  by  these  resolutions  to  be  sat 
forth." 


PSALM    23.  C.   M. 

From  the  xx*iii.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  ADORED  Lord; 
His  praise  I  will  resound, 

md. 

2  He  is  my  strength  and  shield ;  my  heart 
Has  trusted  in  Ins  Name; 

And  now  relieved,  my  heart,  with  joy, 
His  praises  shall  proclaim. 

3  The  Lord,  the  everlasting  God, 
Is  my  defence  and  : 

The  saving  health,  the  saving  strength, 

Of  his  anointed  Mock. 

people.  Lord, 

Thy  hei , 
Feed,  strengthen,  and  support  U 

Tn.it  ihty  may  never  -nerve. 


P  S  A  L  M    24. 


L.   M. 


From  the  xxix.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  YE  that  in  michl  and  power  excel, 
Tour  grateful  sacrifice  prep. ire  ; 

God's  glorious  actions  loudly  tell, 
His  wondrous  power  to  all  declare. 

2  To  his  great  Name  fresh  altars  raise  ; 
Devoutly  due  re*pect  afford; 

Him  in  his  holy  temple  praise, 

Where  he  's  vsith  solemn  state  adored. 

3  'T  is  he  that,  with  amazing  noise. 
The  watery  clouds  in  sunder  breaks  ; 

The  ocean  trembles  at  his  voice, 

When  he  from  heaven  in  thunder  speaks. 

4  How  full  of  power  his  voice  appears  ! 
With  what  majestic  terror  crownM  ! 

Which  from  thHr  roots  tall  cedars  tears, 
And  strews  their  scattered  branches  round. 

5  God  rules  the  angry  floods  on  high  ; 
His  boundless  sway  shall  never  cease  ; 

His  saints  with  strength  he  will  supply, 
And  bless  his  own  with  constant  peace. 


PSALM  26.  K   M 

I  xxxi.  Psalm  of  D.ivi  i. 

1  DKI'KM)  in.-.  Lord,  f]    :n  rharae, 
For  -till  I  trust  ■ 

As  jti-t  and  rightCQWB  is  thy  Name, 

•  i  c  e. 

2  Bow  down  thy  gracious  ear,  . 

Ami  -;  •  nd  ; 

Do  ihou  my  rleadfast  rock  appear, 
To  shelter  and  defend. 

3  To  thee,  the  God  of  truth, 
My  life  and  all  that  's  mine, 

(For  thou  preservM  rue  from  my  youth,) 
I  willingly  resign. 

4  My  hope,  my  steadfast  trust, 
I  on  thy  help  i 

That  thou,  my  God,  art  good  and  just, 
My  soul  with  comfort  knows* 

5  Whate'er  events  betide, 

!      Thy  wisdom  times  them  all ; 
Then,  Lord,  thy  servant  safely  hide 
j      From  those  that  seek  his  fall. 

6  The  brightness  of  thy  face 
j      To  me,  O  Lord,  disc 

■  And,  as  thy  mercies  still  increase, 
|      Preserve  me  from  my  foes. 

7  How  great  thy  mercies  are 
I      To  such  as  fear  thy  name, 

;  Which  thou,  for  those  that  trust  thy  care. 
j      Dost  to  the  world  proclaim  ' 

8  O  all  ye  saints,  the  Lord 
With  eager  love  pursue  : 

Who  to  the  just  will  help  afford 
,      And  give  the  proud  their  due. 

9  Ye  that  on  God  rely, 
Courageously  proceed ; 

For  he  will  still  your  hearts  supply 
With  strength  in  lime  of  need. 


P  S  A  L  M   25. 


C.   If. 


From  the  xxx.  Psr.lm  of  David. 

1  IN  my  di*tre~s  to  God  I  cried, 
Who  kindly  did  relieve. 

And  from  the  giave's  expecting  mouth 
My  hopeless  life  retrieve. 

2  O  to  his  court-,  ye  saints  of  his, 
With  songs  of  praise  repair; 

With  me  commemorate  his  truth, 
And  providential  care. 

3  His  wrath  has  but  a  moment's  reign, 
His  favor  no  decay ; 

The  night  of  grief  is  recompensed 
With  joy's  returning  d.n\ 

4  Therefore,  O  Lord,  I  Ml  gladly  sing 
Thy  praise  in  grateful  verse  ; 

And,  as  thy  favors  endless  are, 
Thy  endless  praise  rehearse. 


P  S  A  L  M    27. 


L.  If. 


From  the  xxxii.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  HE  's  blest,    whose  sins   have  pardon 

gain'd, 
No  more  in  judgment  to  appear; 
guilt  remission  has  obtain'd, 
And  whose  repentance  is  siucere. 

2  No  sooner  I  my  wound  disclosed, 
The  guilt  that  tortured  me  within, 

But  thy  forgiveness  it-.terposed. 
And  mercy's  healing  balm  pour'd  in. 

3  Sorrows  on  sorrows  multiplied, 
The  harden'd  sinner  shall  confound 

But  them  who  in  His  truth  confide, 
Blessing-*  of  mercy  shall  surround. 

4  His  saint*,  that  have  perform'd  his  laws 
Their  life  in  triumph  shall  employ  ; 

Let  them,  as  they  alone  have  cair-e, 
Id  grateful  raptures  shout  for  joy 


PSALM  23. 

From  the  xxxiii.  Psalm  of  David. 
PART    I.  C.    M. 

1  LET  all  the  just  to  God,  with  joy, 
Their  cheerful  voices  raise; 

For  well  the  righteous  it  becomes 
To  sing  glad  songs  of  praise. 

2  Let  harps,  and  psalteries,  and  lutes, 
In  joyful  concert  meet; 

And  new-made  songs  of  loud  applause 
The  harmony  complete. 

3  For  faithful  is  the  word  of  God; 
His  works  with  truth  abound  ; 

He  justice  loves  ;  and  all  the  earth 
Is  with  his  goodness  crown'd. 

4  By  his  almighty  word  at  first, 
The  heavenly  arch  was  rear'd  ; 

And  all  the  beauteous  hosts  of  light 
At  his  command  appear'd. 

5  Let  earth,  and  all  that  dwell  therein, 
Before  him  trembling  stand; 

For,  when  he  spake  the  word,  't  was  made, 
'T  was  fix'd  at  his  command. 

PART    II.  C.    M. 

1  Whate'er  the  mighty  Lord  decrees, 
Shall  stand  for  ever  sure; 

The  settled  purpose  of  his  heart 
To  ages  shall  endure. 

2  How  happy  then  are  they,  to  whom 
The  Lord  for  God  is  known! 

Whom  he  from  all  the  world  besides, 
Has  chosen  for  his  own. 

3  Our  soul  on  God  with  patience  waits; 
Our  help  and  shield  is  he; 

Then,  Lord,  let  still  our  hearts  rejoice, 
Because  we  trust  in  thee. 

4  The  riches  of  thy  mercy,  Lord, 
Do  thou  to  us  extend ; 

Since  we,  for  all  we  want  or  wish, 
On  thee  alone  depend. 

PSALM    29. 

From  the  xxxiv.  Psalm  of  David. 

PART    I.  C.     M. 

1  THROUGH  all  the  changing  scenes  of 

life, 
In  trouble  and  in  joy, 
The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2  Of  his  deliv'rance  I  will  boast, 
Till  all  that  are  dislress'd 

From  my  example  comfort  take, 
And  charm  their  griefs  to  rest 

3  O  magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 
With  me  exalt  his  name: 

When  in  distress  to  him  I  call'd, 
He  to  my  rescue  came. 

4  The  Angel  of  the  Lord  encamps 
Around  the  good  and  just 

Deliv'rance  he  affords  to  all 
Who  on  his  succor  trust 


5  O  make  but  trial  of  his  love, 
Experience  will  decide 

How  blest  they  are,  and  only  they, 
Who  in  his  truth  confide. 

6  Fear  him,  ye  saints  ;  and  you  will  men 
Have  nothing  else  to  fear: 

Make  you  his  service  your  delight, 
Your  wants  shall  be  his  care. 

PART    II.  C.    M. 

1  Approach,  ye  children  of  the  Lord, 
And  my  instruction  hear; 

1  Ml  leach  you  the  true  discipline 
Of  his  religious  fear. 

2  Let  him  who  length  of  life  desires, 
And  prosp'rous  days  would  see, 

From  sland'ring  language  keep  his  tongue, 
His  lips  from  falsehood  free; 

3  The  crooked  paths  of  vice  decline, 
And  virtue's  ways  pursue; 

Establish  peace,  where  't  is  begun; 
And  where  't  is  lost,  renew. 

4  The  Lord  from  heaven  beholds  the  just 
With  favorable  eyes; 

And,  when  distress'd,  his  gracious  ear 
Is  open  to  their  cries ; 

5  But  turns  his  wrathful  look  on  those 
Whom  mercy  can't  reclaim, 

To  cut  them  off,  and  from  the  earth 
Blot  out  their  evil  name. 

6  Deliv'rance  to  his  saints  he  gives 
When  his  relief  they  crave  ; 

He  's  nigh  to  heal  the  broken  heart, 
And  contrite  spirit  save. 

7  Great  troubles  may  afflict  the  just, 
Yet  God  will  save  them  still ; 

The  righteous  he  will  keep  from  harm, 
And  guard  from  every  ill. 

8  The  wicked,  from  their  wickedness, 
Their  ruin  shall  derive  : 

Whilst  righteous  men,  whom  they  detest, 
Shall  them  and  their's  survive. 

9  For  God  preserves  the  souls  of  those 
Who  on  his  truth  depend  ; 

To  them,  and  their  posterity, 
His  blessing  shall  descend. 


PSALM    30. 


L.  M. 


From  the  xxxvi.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  O  LORD,  thy  mercy,  my  sure  hope, 
The  highest  orb  of  heaven  transcends 

Thy  sacied  truth's  unmeasured  scope 
Beyond  the  spreading  sky  extends. 

2  Thy  justice  like  the  hills  remains, 
Unfathom'd  depths  thy  judgments  are 

Thy  providence  the  world  sustains, 
The  whole  creation  is  thy  care. 

3  Since  of  thy  goodness  all  partake, 
With  what  assurance  should  the  just 

Thy  shelt'ring  wings  their  refuge  make, 
And  saints  to  thy  protection  trust 


4  Such  guests  shall  to  thy  com* 
To  banquet 

And  drink,  lunlaiii's  head, 

-  ili.it  -hali  I    i   I 

5  With  thee  I!'- 

Thy  pre*  I  day; 

0  let  thy  saint-  thy  i.e. 

To  upright  heai  I-  thy  truth  display. 

P  S  A  L  If    31. 

From  the  xxxvii.  ftalai  of  David. 
TART   I.  II.  I 

1  THOUGH  wicked   men   grow   rich 

great. 
Vet  let  not  their  MCCessful  st  ate 

Thy  anger  or  thy  envy 
For  they,  cut  down  like  tend-  : 
Or  like  young  :" 

\N  ho_-e  blooming  beauty  soon  decays. 

2  Depend  on  God,  and  him  obey, 
So  th»»u  within  the  land  'halt  -t ay. 

Secure  from  dancer  and  from  want : 
Make  his  commands  thy  chief  delight, 
And  he.  thy  duly  to  requile, 

Shall  all  thy  earnest  wishes  grant. 

3  In  all  thy  ways  trust  thou  the  LORD, 
And  he  will  needful  help  afford, 

To  perfect  every  fast    I 
He  'II  make  like  light,  serene  and  clear, 
Thy  clouded  innocence  appear, 

And  a-  a  mid-day  ran  to  shine. 

4  With  quiet  mind  on  God  depend, 
And  patiently  for  him  attend, 

Nor  envy  the  success  of  crime; 
For  God  will  sinful  men  destroy, 
Whilst  they  his  presence  shall  enjoy, 

Who  trust  on  him,  and  wail  his  lime. 


13 

But  he  1  R  as  thought; 

And.  lb  I  •    light, 

\  in  1  found. 

Ill  with  care, 
Ami  in  nk 

Their  i 
While  on  t 
Who  dare  God's  sacred  will  op] 

A  common  ruin  shall  attend. 
3  God  to  the  just  will  u  i 
Their  only  safeguard  i-  the  Lord, 

Their  strength  in  time  of  need  is  he  : 
B        n-e  on  him  they  -till  depend, 
Ot    Tin   Lord  will   timely  succor  send, 

And  from  the  wicked  set  them  free. 


PART    II. 


II.    £ 


1  The  good  man's  way  i<=  God's  delight  : 
He  orders  all  the  steps  aright 

Of  him  thai  moves  by  hi-  command  ; 
Though  he  sometime-  D 
Yet  shall  he  ne'er  be  quite oppn 

For  God  upholds  him  with  his  hand. 

2  With  caution  shun  each  wicked  deed, 
In  virtue's  ways  with  zeal  proceed, 

And  so  prolong  your  happy  days  ; 
For  God,  who  judgment  loves,  does  still 
Preserve  his  saints  secure  from  ill, 

While  soon  the  wicked  race  di 
}  The  upright  shall  possess  the  land, 
His  porti      -  res  stand : 

II  tag  nth  with  wisdom  i-  supplied, 
Bis  idfju  Ign*  nt  mow  s, 

His  heart  'he  law  of  God  approves ; 

Then  I  •  -lide. 


PART     III. 


II.    2, 


I  The  wicked  I  in  \h  .. 
Ami  like  a  bay- 
That  spreadj  its  ^.c-  mi  branches  round 


P  8  A  L  M    32.  C.    ML 

From  the  xxxviii.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  THY  chast'ning  wrath,  O  Lord,  restrain, 
Though  I  deserve  it  all ; 

Nor  let  on  me  the  heavy  storm 
Of  thy  displeasure  fall. 

2  My  -ins,  which  to  a  deluge  swell, 
Bfj  -Inking  head  o'er; 

And,  for  my  feebl°  strength  to  bear, 
Too  vast  a  burden  grow. 

3  But,  Lord,  before  thy  searching  eyes 
All  my  desires  appear  : 

The  groaning?  of  my  burden'd  soul 
Have  reach'd  thine  open  ear. 

4  Forsake  me  not,  O  Lord,  my  God 
Nor  htf  from  me  depart ; 

Make  haste  to  my  relief,  O  thou 
Who  my  salvation  arL 

PSALM    33.  C.    31. 

From  the  xxxix.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  LORD,  let  me  know  my  «erm  of  days, 
How  soon  my  life  will  end : 

The  numerou-  train  of  ills  disclose, 
Which  this  fiail  state  attend. 

2  My  life,  thou  know'-t.  is  but  a  span, 
A  cipher  sums  my  years  ; 

And  every  rum,  in  best  estate, 
But  vanity  appears. 

3  Man,  like  a  shadow,  vainly  walks, 
With  fruitless  cues  op. 

He  heaps  up  wealth,  but  cannot  tell 
By  whom  't  will  be  p>>-- 

4  Why  then  should  I  on  worthless  toys 
With  anxious  cirn-?  attend  ? 

On  thee  alone  my  steadfast  hope 
Sh  ill  ever.  Lord,  depend. 

5  Lord,  hear  my  cry,  accept  my  tears, 
And  listen  to  my  p     | 

As  all  i!' 
G  O  spare  me  yet  ■  lutle  time.; 
•'  -        p      e-tore, 

ih  quite  from  hence, 

■     And  iiull  be  seen  no  more. 


14  PSA 

PSALM    34.  L.  M. 

From  ihe  xl.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  I  WAITED  meekly  for  the  Lord, 
Till  he  vouchsafed  a  kind  reply; 

Who  did  his  gracious  ear  afford, 
And  heard  from  heaven  my  humble  cry. 

2  The  wonders  he  for  me  has  wrought 
Shall  fdl  my  mouth  with  songs  of  praise; 

And  ethers,  to  his  worship  brought, 
To  hopes  of  like  deliv'rauce  raise. 

3  For  blessings  shall  that  man  reward, 
Who  on  th'  Almighty  Lord  relies ; 

Who  treats  the  proud  with  disregard, 
And  hates  the  hypocrite's  disguise. 

4  Who  can  the  wondrous  works  recount 
Which  thoiijO  God,  for  us  hast  wrought? 

The  treasures  of  thy  love  surmount 
The   power  of  numbers,   speech,  and 
thought 

5  I  've  learnt  that  thou  hast  not  desired 
Off 'rings  and  sacrifice  alone; 

Nor  blood  of  guiltless  beasts  required 
For  man's  transgression  to  atone. 

6  I  therefore  come — come  to  fulfil 
The  oracles  thy  books  impart; 

'T  is  my  delight  to  do  thy  will, 
Thy  law  is  written  in  my  heart. 

7  In  full  assemblies  I  have  told 
Thy  truth  and  righteousness  at  large: 

Nor  did,  thou  know'st,  my  lips  withhold 
From  uttering  what  thou  gav'st  in  charge  : 

8  Nor  kept  within  my  breast  confined 
Thy  faithfulness  and  saving  grace  ; 

But  preach'd  thy  love,  for  all  design'd, 
That  all  might  that  and  truth  embrace. 

9  Then  let  those  mercies  I  declared 
To  others,  Lord,  extend  to  me  ; 

Thy  loving-kindness  my  reward. 
Thy  truth  my  safe  protection  be. 

PSALM    35.  C.  M. 

From  the  xli.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  HAPPY  the  man  whose  tender  care 
Relieves  the  poor  distress'd! 

When  troubles  compass  him  around, 
The  Lord  shall  give  him  rest. 

2  The  Lord  his  life,  with  blessings  crown'dj 
In  safety  shall  prolong; 

And  disappoint  the  will  of  those 
That  seek  to  do  him  wrong. 

3  If  he,  in  languishing  estate, 
Oppress'd  with  sickness  lie; 

The  Lord  will  easy  make  his  bed, 
And  inward  strength  supply. 

4  Secure  of  this,  to  thee,  my  God, 
I  thus  my  prayer  address'd  ; 

"Lord,  for  thy  mercy,  heal  my  soul, 
Though  I  have  much  transgress'd." 

5  Thy  tender  care  secures  my  life 
From  danger  and  disgrace; 

And  thou  vouchsaf 'st  to  set  me  still 
Before  thy  glorious  face. 


6  Let  therefore  Israel's  Lord  and  God 

From  ase  to  age  be  bless'd  ; 
And  all  the  people's  glad  applause 

With  Juud  Amens  express'tL 

PSALM    36.  C.  M. 

From  the  xlii.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  AS  pants  the  heart  for  cooling  streams, 
When  heated  in  the  chase; 

So  longs  my  soul,  O  God,  for  thee, 
And  thy  refreshing  grace. 

2  For  thee,  my  God.  the  living  God, 
My  thirsty  roul  doth  pine; 

O  !  when  shall  I  behold  thy  face, 
Thou  Majesty  divine  ? 

3  Why  re-tle^s,  why  ca^t  down,  my  soul.' 
Trust  God:  who  will  employ 

His  aid  for  thee,  and  change  these  sighs 
To  thankful  hymns  of  joy 

4  God  of  my  strength,  how  long  shall  I, 
Like  one  forgotten,  mourn  ; 

Forlorn,  forsaken,  and  exposed 
To  my  oppressor's  scorn  ? 

5  My  heait  is  pierced,  as  with  a  sword, 
While  thus  my  foes  upbraid  : 

"  Vain  boaster,  where  is  now  thy  God? 
And  where  his  promised  aid  r* 

6  Why  restless,  why  cast  down,  my  soul/ 
Hope  still;  and  thou  shalt  sing 

The  praise  of  him  who  is  thy  God, 
Thy  health's  eternal  spring. 

PSALM    37.  II.  5. 

From  the  xlii.  Psalm  of  David. 
1  AS  pants  the  wearied  hart  for  cooling 


chase, 
So  pants  my  soul  for  thee,  great  King  of 
kinss, 
So  thirsts  to  reach  thy  sacred  dwelling- 
place. 

2  Why  throb,  my  heart?   why  sink,   my 

sadd'ning  soul  ? 
Why  droop  to  earth,  with  various  woes 

oppress'd  ? 
My  years  shall  yet  in  bli=sful  circles  roll, 
And  peace  be  yet  an  inmate  of  this  breast. 

3  Lord,  thy  sure  mercies,  ever  in  my  sight, 
My  heart  shall  gladden  through  the  tedi- 
ous day ; 

And  'midst  the  dark  and  gloomy  shades 
of  night, 
To  lhee,~my  God,  I  '11  tune  the  grate- 
fid  lay. 

4  Why  faint,  my  soul?  why  doubt  Jeho 

vah's  aid  ? 
Thy  God,  the  God  of  mercy  still  shall 

prove: 
Within  his  courts  thy  thanks  shall  yet  be 

paid— 
Unquestion'd  be  his  faithfulness  ar,d  lore 


PSALM    38.  I-  : I. 

.-  xliii.  Psalm  of  David. 
.  !ieht  and  inilh  be  bless'd; 
lead  the  way 
Til!  on  thy  holj  hill  I 
And  in  thy 

2  Then  will  I  :i  -  raise 
To  God,  who 

.\  gs  of  prabe, 

i  »iri  employ. 

3  Why  V  my  soul  ?  and  why 
So  much  oppress'd  with  anxious  care? 

thy  God,  for 
W  •      v. ill  thy  niin'd  -Lite  rej 

f  a  a  l  M  3a  c.  m. 

David. 
INN  Mil  J  praise  rehearse, 

Indited  by  in. 

B  like  the  pen  of  him 
Tfc  't  y  art. 

SB  I  King! 

Thy  mouth  with  grace  /e. 

God  on  thee 
E 

3  Gird  on  thy  sword,  most  mighty  prince  ; 

I  in  rich  array, 

With  glorious  ornaments  of  power, 

pomp  display. 

4  Ride  on  in  state,  and  still  protect 
The  meek,  the  just,  and  true  ; 

WhiUt  thy  right  hand,  with  swift  revenge, 
Does  all  thy  foes  pursue. 

5  How  -harp  thy  weapons  are  to  them 
Thatddre  thy  powef 

m  thty  fall,  while  through  their 
The  piercing  arrow  flies.  [heart 

6  But  thy  firm  throne,  O  God,  is  fiz'd, 
For  ever  to  endure; 

i  always  last, 
By  righteous  laws  secure. 

7  Because  thy  heart,  by  justice  led, 
Did  upright  ways  approve, 

A  I  -till  (he  crooked  paths 

Where  wand:ring  umma 

8  Therefore  did  God.  thy  God,  on  thee 
The  oil  of  gladness  shed  ; 

And  has,  above  thy  fellows  round, 
Advanced  thy  lofty  head. 

P  S  A  L  M    40.  II.  2. 

From  the  xlvi-  Psalm  of  David. 

1  GOD  is  our  refuge  in  distress, 

:  t.igers  press, 
In  him,  undaunted,  we'll  confide; 
Though  earth  were  from  her  centre  tost, 
■ 
Toni  piece-meal  by  the  roaring  tide. 

2  A  gentler  stream  with  eladness  still 
The  city  of  our  LOED  shall  fill, 

The  royal  seat  of  God  mo-t  high: 
GOD  dwells  in  Sion.  whose  far 
Shall   mock  th'  assaults  of  earthly  powers, 

While  his  almighty  aid  i3  nigh. 


3  Submit  to  God's  almighty  r 
For  him  the  Heathen  shall  obey, 

Lord  confess  • 

0  ..irms, 

P  -  I  L  M    41.  L.  M. 

From  d 

1  0  ALL  ;•••[• 

i      And  with  triumphant  voice;  sing: 
No  force  the  mighty  power  witlutands 
1      Of  God,  the  universal  King. 
12  He  shall  assaulting  foe- 
I      And  with  success  our  battles  fight  ; 

e  pl,«re  where  we  must  dwell, 
i  le  of  Jacob  his  delighL 

3  God  is  gone  up,  our  Lord  and  King, 

-is  of  joy,  and  trumpet's  sound  ; 
To  him  n 
Arid  let  the  cheerful  long  rebound. 

4  Your  utmost  skill  in  praise  be  shown, 
For  him  who  all  the  world  commands, 

Who  sits  .  jne, 

And  sp:  ex  heathen  lauds. 

P  S  A  L  M    42.  C.   M. 

From  ihe  xh  iii.  Psalm  of  David. 
1  THE  Lord,  the  only  God,  is  great, 

And  greatly  to  be  pi 
In  Sion,  on  whose  happy  mount 

if  -  -  icred  throne  is  raised. 
.   I     ^ion  we  have  seen  performed 

.\        ;k  that  was  foretold, 
In  pledge  that  God,  for  times  to  come, 
Hii  city  will  uphold. 

-     Ts  mount  with  joy  resound  ; 
I      Her  daughters  all  be  taught 

is  judgments  to  ex:  A, 
I      Who  this  dciiv'rance  wrought. 

4  Compass  her  walls  in  solemn  pomp, 
V        eyei  \  lite  round  her  I 

i  Count  all  her  tower-,  and  see  if  there 
!      You  find  one  stone  displaced. 

5  Her  forts  and  palaces  survey, 
1      Observe  their  order  well  ; 

,  That  to  the  ages  yet  to  cjine 
His  wonders  you  may  tell. 

6  This  God  is  our3  and  will  be  ours, 

we  in  him  confide  ; 
W]    ,  as  he  has  preserved  us  now, 
j      Till  death  will  be  our  guide. 

P  S  A  L  M   43. 
From  the  k  Psalm  of  David. 

part   i.         II.  2. 

1  TH  E  Lord  hath  spoke,  the  mighty  God 

■ruing  light  till  day  declines: 
Tne  list'ning  earth  his  voice  hath  heard, 
And  he  from  Sion  hath  ipj 

Where  beauty  in  perfection  shines. 


1G  PS/ 

2  Our  God  shalLcome,  and  keep  no  more 
Misconstrued  silence  as  before. 

But  wasting  flames  before-  him  send; 
Around  shall  tempests  fiercely  rage, 
"Whilst  he  does  heaven  and  earth  engage 

His  jiisi  tribunal  to  attend. 

3  Assemble  all  my  saint-  to  me, 
(Thus  rum  the  great  divine  decree,) 

That  in  my  lasting  covenant  live, 
And  offerings  bring  with  constant  care: 
The  heavens  his  justice  shall  declare, 

For  God  himself  shall  sentence  give. 

PART   II.  II.  2. 

1  Attend,  my  people;  Israel,  hear; 
Thy  strong  accuser  I  'II  appear; 

Thy  God,  thine  only  God  am  I: 
'T  is  not  of  offerings  I  complain, 
Which,  daily  in  my  temple  slain, 

Mj  -  tared  altar  did  supply. 

2  The  sacrifices  I  require 

Are  hearts  which  love  and  zeal  inspire, 

And  vows  with  strictest  care  made  good  : 
In  time  of  trouble  call  on  me, 
And  I  will  set  thee  safe  and  free, 

And  thou  shalt  praise  thy  gracious  God. 

3  Consider  this,  ye  thoughtless  men  ! 
My  vengeance  shall  not  fall  in  vain. 

And  none  will  dare  your  cause  to  own  : 
"Who  praises  me  due  honor  gives, 
And  to  the  man  that  justly  lives 

My  strong  salvation  shall  be  shown. 


PSALM    44. 


S.  M. 


From  .the  li.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  HAVE  mercy,  Lord,  on  me, 
As  thou  wert  ever  kind; 

Let  me,  oppress'd  with  loads  of  guilt, 
Thy  wonted  mercy  find. 

2  Wash  off*  my  foul  offence, 
And  cleanse  me  from  my  sin  ; 

For  I  confess  my  crime,  and  see 
How  great  my  guilt  has  been. 

3  Against  thee,  Lord,  alone, 
And  only  in  thy  sight, 

Have  1  transgress'd ;  and,  though  condemn'd, 
Must  own  thy  judgment  right 

4  In  guilt  each  part  was  form'd 
Of  all  this  sinful  frame; 

In  guilt  I  was  conceived,  and  born 
The  heir  of  sin  and  shame. 

5  Yet,  LORD,  thy  searching  eye 
Does  inward  truth  requite; 

And  secretly  with  wisdom's  laws 
My  soul  thou  wilt  inspire. 

6  Wit:'  hyssop  purge  me,  Lord, 
And  so  I  dean  shall  be: 

I  shall  with  snow  in  whiteness  vie, 
When  puiified  by  thee. 

7  Make  me  to  hear  with  joy 
Thy  kind  forgiving  voice: 

That  so  the  bones  which  thou  hast  broke 
May  with  fresh  strength  rejoice. 


8  Blot  out  my  crying  sins, 
Nor  me  in  anger  view  : 

Create  in  me  a  heart  that 's  clean, 
An  upright  mind  renew 

9  Withdraw  not  thou  thy  help, 
Nor  c;i-t  me  from  thy  sisrht ; 

Nor  let  thy  Holy  Spirit  take 
His  everlasting  flight 

10  The  joy  thy  favor  gives 
Let  me,  O  Lord,  regain, 

And  thy  free  Spirit's  firm  support 
My  fainting  soul  sustain. 

11  So  I  thy  righteous  ways 
To  sinners  will  impart; 

Whilst  my  advice  shall  wicked  men 
To  thy  just  laws  convert 

12  Could  sacrifice  atone, 

Whole  flocks  and  herds  should  die; 
But  on  such  off' rings  thou  disdain'st 
To  cast  a  gracious  eye. 

13  A  broken  spirit  is 

By  God  most  highly  prized; 
By  him  a  broken,  contrite  heart, 
Shall  never  be  despised, 

14  Let  Sion  favor  find, 

Of  thy  go**!  will  assured; 
And  thy  own  city  flourish  long, 
By  lofty  walls  secured. 

15  The  just  shall  then  attend, 
And  pleasing  tribute  pay  ; 

And  sacrifice  of  choicest  kind 
Upon  thy  altar  lay. 

PSALM    45.  C.  M. 

From  the  Iv.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  GIVE  ear,  thou  Judge  of  all  the  earth, 
And  listen  when  I  pray; 

Nor  from  thy  humble  suppliant  turn 
Thy  glorious  face  away. 

2  My  heart  is  pain'd ;  the  shades  of  death 
Their  terrors  round  me  spread  ; 

While  fearfid  tremblings  seize  my  breast, 
Horrors  o'erwhelm  my  head. 

3  And  thus  I  breathe  my  heavy  sigh 
To  Him  who  bears  above; 

"  O  that  my  soul  on  wings  could  fly, 
And  emulate  the  dove  ! 

4  "  Swift  1  'd  escape,  and  flee  afar, 
Some  «ecret  place  to  find, 

Hide  from  the  worlds  distracting  care, 
And  rest  my  weary  mind. 

5  "  I  'd  wing  my  everlasting  flight, 
Bidding  the  world  farewell, 

From  sin  and  strife,  to  realms  of  light, 
Where  peace  and  quiet  dwell." 

6  Thus  will  1  call  on  God,  who  still 
I      Shall  in  my  aid  appear: 

1  At  morn,  at  noon,  at  night  I  '11  pray, 
i     And  he  my  voice  shall  hear. 


PSALM    46.  C.    M. 

From  tht  hi.  Psalm  of  TJ 

1  L  >RD !  though   at   times  surprised  by 

tV  ir, 
Oi  (1  tnger*i  first  alarm, 
Yet  t  ill  for  succor  I  d<  pood 
On  thy  almighty  urn. 

2  Goo'*  faithful  promise  I  shall  praise, 
On  which  I  now  rely  ; 

In  God  I  trust,  and,  trusting  him, 
The  ann  of  flesh  defy. 

3  I  Ml  trust  Goo's  word,  and  so  despise, 
The  force  that  man  can 

To  thee,  O  God,  my  vow-   are  due, 
To  thee  I  'II  render  praise. 

4  Thou  hast  retrieved  my  soul  froln  death, 
And  thou  wilt  still  secure 

The  life  thou  hast  so  oft  preserved, 
And  in. ike  my  footsteps  sure  : 

5  That  thus,  protected  by  thy  power, 
I  may  this  light  enjoy; 

And  in  the  service  of  my  God 
My  lengthen'd  days  employ. 

P  S  A  L  M  47.  L.  M. 

From  the  lvii.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  O  GOD.  my  heart  is  fix'd,  't  is  bent, 
Its  thankful  tribute  to  present; 

And.  with  my  heart,  my  voice  I  Ml  raise 
To  thee,  my  God,  in  songs  of  praise. 

2  Awake,  my  glory  ;  harp  and  lute, 
No  longer  let  your  strings  be  mute: 
And  I.  my  tuneful  part  to  take, 
Will  with  the  early  dawn  awake. 

3  Thy  praises  Lord,  I  will  resound 
To  all  the  list'ning  nations  round  : 
Thy  mercy  highest  heaven  transcends, 
Thy  truth  beyond  the  clouds  extends. 

4  Be  thou,  O  God,  exalted  high  ; 
And  as  thy  glory  fills  the  sky, 

So  let  it  be  on  earth  display'd, 
'Till  thou  art  here,  as  there,  obey'd. 

P  S  A  L  31    48.  L.  M. 

From  the  lxii.  Psalm  of  David. 

i  MY  soul,  for  help  on  God  rely, 
On  him  alone  thy  trust  repose  ; 

My  rock  and  health  will  strength  supply, 
To  bear  the  shock  of  all  my  foes. 

2  God  does  his  saving  health  dispense, 
Arid  flowing  blessings  daily  send: 

He  i;-  my  foi tress  and  defence, 
On  him  my  soul  shall  still  depend. 

3  In  him,  ye  people,  alw.iys  trust; 
Befoie  his  throne  pour  out  your  hearts  : 

For  God.  the  merciful  and  just, 
His  timely  aid  to  lis  imparts. 

4  The  Lord  has  oft  his  will  express'd, 
And  I  this  truth  have  fully  known ; 

To  be  of  boundless  power  possess'd, 
Belongs  of  right  to  God  alone. 
2* 


5  Though  merry  is  hi-  darling  grace, 
In  which  he  chiefly  take,  delight ; 

Yet  he  w  ill  all  the  hum  in  i  ace 
According  to  their  works  requite. 


PS  A  I, 


II.  2. 


From  the  lxiii.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  O  GOD.  my  gracious  God,  to  thee 
My  morning  prayers  shall  offer'd  be, 

For  thee  my  thirsty  soul  does  pant ; 
M\  fainting  flesh  implores  thy  grace, 
As  in  a  dry  and  barren  place, 

Where  I  refreshing  waters  want. 

2  O  !  to  my  longing  eyes,  once  more, 
That  view  of  glorious  power  restore, 

Which  thy  majestic  house  displays: 
Because  to  me  thy  wondrous  love 
Than  life  itself  does  dearer  prove, 

My  lips  shall  always  .-peak  thy  praise. 

3  My  life,  while  I  that  life  enjoy, 
In  blessing  God  1  will  employ, 

With  lifted  hinds  adore  his  name: 
As  with  its  choicest  food  supplied, 
My  soul  shall  be  full  satisfied 

While  I  with  joy  his  praise  proclaim. 

4  When  down  I  lie,  sweet  sleep  to  find 
Thou,  Lord,  art  present  to  my  mind, 

And  when  I  wake  in  dead  of  night , 
Because  thou  still  dost  succor  bring, 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wing 

I  rest  with  safety  and  delight. 

PSALM    50. 

From  the  lxv.  Psalm  of  David. 
PART    I.  L.    M. 

1  FOR  thee,  O  God,  our  constant  praise 
In  Sion  waits,  thy  chosen  seat ; 

Our  promised  altars  there  we  Ml  raise, 
And  all  our  zealous  vows  complete. 

2  Thou  !  who  to  every  humble  prayer, 
Dost  always  bend  thy  lisi'niiig  ear, 

To  ihee  shall  all  mankind  repair, 
And  at  thy  gracious  throne  appear. 

3  Our  sins,  though  numberless,  in  vain 
To  slop  thy  flowing  mercy  try  ; 

Whilst  thou  o'erlook'st  the  guilty  stain, 
And  washest  out  the  crimson  dye. 

4  Blest  is  the  man,  who  near  thee  placed 
Within  thy  sacred  dwelling  lives  ! 

'T  is  there  abundantly  we  taste 
The  vast  delights  thy  temple  gives. 


PART    II. 


L.    M. 


1  Lord  !  from  thy  unexhausted  store, 
Thy  rain  relieves  the  thirsty  ground, 

Makes  lands,  that  barren  were  before, 
With  corn  and  useful  fruits  abound. 

2  On  rising  ridges  down  it  pours, 
And  every  furrow'd  valley  fills. 

Thou  mak'st  them  >oft  with  gentle  showers 
In  which  a  blest  increase  distils. 


18  rs. 

S  Thy  jroodness  does  the  circling  year 
With  freshtfeturns  of  plenty  crown ; 

And  where  tny  glorious  paths  appear, 
The  fruitful  clouds  drop  fatness  down. 

4  They  drop  on  barren  deserts,  changed 
By  them  to  pa-tiue>  fresh  and  green: 

The  hilis  about,  in  order  ranged, 
In  beauteous  robes  of  joy  are  seen. 

5  Large  flocks  with  fieecy  wool  adorn 
The  cheerful  downs  ;  the  valleys  bring 

A  plenteous  crop  of  full  ear'd  corn, 
And  seem,  for  joy,  to  shout  and  sing. 

PSALM  51. 

From  the  lxvi.  Psalm  of  David. 


1  LET  all  the  lands,  with  shouts  of  joy, 
To  God  their  voices  raise  ; 

Sing  psalms  in  honor  of  his  name, 
And  spread  his  glorious  praise. 

2  And  let  them  say,  How  dreadful,  Lord, 
In  all  thy  works,  art  thou  ! 

To  thy  great  power  thy  stubborn  foes 
Shall  all  be  forced  to  bow. 

3  Through  all  the  earth,  the  nations  round 
Shall  thee,  their  God,  confess: 

And,  with  glad  hymns,  their  awful  dread 
Of  thy  great  Name  express. 

4  O  come!  behold  the  works  of  God, 
And  then  with  me  you  'II  own 

That  he  to  all  the  sons  of  men 
Has  wondrous  judgment  shown. 

5  O  all  ye  nations,  bless  our  God, 
And  loudly  speak  his  praise  ; 

Who  keeps  our  souls  alive,  and  still 
Confirms  our  steadfast  ways. 


PART   II. 


C.    M. 


1  My  off'rings  to  God's  house  I  '11  bring, 
And  there  "my  vows  will  pay. 

Which  I  with  -olemn  zeal  did  make 
In  trouble's  dismal  day. 

2  O  come,  all  ye  that  fear  the  Lord, 
Attend  with  heedful  care, 

Whilst  I  what  God  for  me  has  done 
With  grateful  joy  declare. 

8  As  I  before  his  aid  implored, 

So  now  I  praUe  his  Name  ; 
But.  if  my  heart  to  sin  incline, 

My  prayer  will  God  disclaim. 

4  But  God  to  me,  whene'er  I  cried, 
His  gracious  ear  did  bend, 

And  to  the  voice  of  my  request 
With  constant  love  attend. 

5  Then  bless'd  for  ever  be  my  God, 
Who  never,  when  1  pray, 

Withholds  his  mercy  from  my  soul, 
Nor  turns  his  face  away. 


PSALM    52.  S.  M. 

From  the  lxvii.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  TO  bless  thy  chosen  race, 
In  mercy,  Lord,  incline; 

And  cause  the  brightness  of  thy  face 
On  all  thy  saints  to  shine: 

2  That  so  thy  wondrous  way 

May  through  the  world  be  known; 
While  distant  lands  their  tribute  pay, 
And  thy  salvation  own. 

3  Let  differing  nations  join 
To  celebrate  thy  fame  ; 

Let  all  the  world,  O  Lord,  combine 
To  praise  thy  glorious  Name, 

4  O  let  them  shout  and  sing, 
With  joy  and  pious  mirth  ; 

For  thou,  the  righteous  Judge  and  King, 
Shalt  govern  all  the  earth. 

5  Let  ditPring  nations  join 
To  celebrate  thy  fame  ; 

Let  all  the  world,  O  Lord,  combine 
To  praise  thy  glorious  Name, 

6  Then  God  upon  our  land 
Shall  constant  blessings  shower; 

And  all  the  world  in  awe  shall  stand 
Of  his  resistless  power. 

P  S  A  L  M    53.  L.   M. 

From  the  lxviii.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  THE  servants  of  Jehovah's  will 
His  favor's  gentle  beams  enjoy ; 

Their  upright  hearts  let  gladness  fill, 
And  cheerful  songs  their  tongues  employ 

2  To  him  your  voice  in  anthems  raise, 
Jehovah's  awful  Name  he  bears; 

In  him  rejoice,  extol  his  praise, 

Who  rides  upon  high-rolling  spheres. 

3  His  chariots  numberless,  his  powers 
Are  heavenly  hosts,  that  wait  his  will; 

His  presence  now  fills  Sion's  towers, 
As  once  it  honord  Sinai's  hill. 

4  Ascending  high,  in  triumph  thou 
Captivity  hast  captive  led, 

And  on  thy  people  didst  bestow 
Thy  gifts  and  graces  freely  shed. 

5  Ev'n  rebels  shall  paitake  thy  grace, 
And  humble  proselytes  repair 

To -worship  at  thy  dwelling-place, 
And  all  the  world  pay  homage  there. 

6  For  benefits  each  day  bestow'd. 
Be  daily  his  great  Name  adored, 

Who  is  our  Saviour  and  our  God, 
Of  life  and  death  the  sov'reign  LORD. 

PSALM  54. 

From  the  lxix.  Psalm  of  David. 
PART    I.  L.    K. 

1  SAVE  me.  O  God,  from  waves  that  roll 
And  pre-s  to  overwhelm  my  soul ; 
With  painful  steps  in  mire  I  tread, 
And  deluges  o'edlow  my  head, 


2  O  L.ORP.  to  thee  I  will  repair 
For  help,  with  humble,  tint*  ly  ; 
Believe  bm  from  thy  ■ 

3  From  threat'  i  relieve, 
And  from  the  m                          neve; 
From  all  i  . 

And  snatch  me  trim  i! it   raging  deep. 

4  Lord,  hear  the  humble  prayer  I  make, 
For  thy  :  '  -ake ; 
Relieve  thy  supplicant  onre  more 
From  Ihy  abounding  mercy's  store. 

ich  and  grief  have  broke  my  heart, 
1  take  my  put, 

To  pity,  or  relieve  my  pain  ; 
But  I  th  in  vain. 

6  With  huneer  pined,  for  food  T  call, 
I      •  I  they  give  me  t 

And  when  with  thirst  my  spirits  sink, 
They  give  me  vinegar  to  drink. 

7  For  new  afflictions  they  procured 
For  him  who  had  thy  stripe*  endured  : 
And  made  the  wounds  thy  scourge  had  torn 
To  bleed  afresh  with  sharper  M 


PART    II. 


L.    M. 


1    Mv  •  uil,  howe'er  distressed  and  poor, 
Thy  strong  salvation  shall  restore: 
Thy  power  with  songs  I  Ml  then  proclaim, 
And  celebrate  with  thanks  thy  N 

■2  Our  God  shall  this  more  highly  piize 
Than  herds  or  flocks  in  sacrifice  ; 
Which  humble  saints  with  joy  shall  see, 
And  hope  for  like  redress  with  me. 

3  For  God  regards  the  poor's  complaint, 
And  frees  the  captive  from  restraint: 
Let  heaven,  earth,  sea,  their  voices  rai;a, 

And  all  the  world  resound  his  praise. 


P  S  A  L  M    55. 


C.   ML 


From  the  Ixxi.  P^alm  of  D.w  i ;.. 

1  I\  thee  I  put  my  steadfast  tru-t, 
Defetid  me.  Lord,  from  shame : 

Incline  thine  ear,  and  save  my  soul, 
For  righteous  is  thy  Name. 

2  Be  thou  my  strong  abiding-place, 
To  which  I  may  resort : 

Thy  promise.  Lord,  is  my  defence, 
Thou  art  my  lock  and  fort. 

3  My  steadfa-t  and  unchanging  hope 
Shall  on  thy  power  depend  ; 

And  I  in  grateful  songs  of  praise 

My  time  to  come  will  spend. 
i  Thy  righteous  nets  and  saving  health 

My  m  -ith  shall  still  declare; 
Unable  yet  to  count  them  all, 

Though  sdmm'd  with  almost  care. 
5  While  God  vouchsafes  me  his  support, 

I  Ml  in  his  strength  go  on  : 
All  other  righteousness  disclaim, 

And  mention  his  alone. 


IMS.  1? 

G  Thou,  Lord,  hast  tauchl  me  from  my 
[youth 

1 1 

7  Then 

Thy  I 

8  Then  joy  shall  fill  my  mouth,  and  songs 
I  v  my  cheerful 

ui'd, 
Shall  in  thy  atn 

PSALM    56.  C.    M. 

1  LO!  hills  and  mountains  shall  bring  forth 
The  hippy  fruit>  of  peace; 

Which  all  the  land  shall  own  to  be 
The  work  of  : , . 

2  Wbib    \>  1 9  ■/  race 
Shall  rule  will 

And  from  their  humble  neck  shall  take 
Oppre--; 

3  In  every  heart  thy  awful  fear 
Shall  then  1  • 

sun  and  moon  endure, 
Or  time 

4  He  shall  descend  like  rain,  that  cheers 
!      The  [);•  -  I  birth  ; 

Or  like  warm  showers  whose  gentle  drop3 
Refresh  the  thirsty  earth. 

5  In  his  biest  days  the  just  and  good 
Shall  spring  up  all  around  ; 

The  happy  land  shnil  every  where 
With  eudleas  peace  abound. 

6  Hi-  uncoiilroU'd  dominion  shall 

d  ; 
Begin  at  proud  Euphrates1  stream, 

At  nature's  limits  end. 
I  7  To  him  the  ^w^e  nations  round 
j      Shall  bow  their  servi' 
Hi-  vanquished  foes  shall  lick  the  dust, 

8  The  kinej  of  Tarshish  and  the  isles 
|      Shall  costly  presents  hi  inn: 

From  spicy  s  me, 

;      And  wn     I    j   v        -  !i:!g. 
.  9  To  him  shall  event-  king  on  e^rth 

His  humble  homage  pay: 
,  And  differing  nations  gi 
{     To  own  his  rhj 

10  For  he  shall  set  the  needy  free, 
I      When  they  for  surd: 

Shall  save  the  helpless  and  the  poor, 
!      And  ail  theii 

11  F or  him  si  yer  be  made 

His  ju-t  dominion  shall 
ng  theme  of  p- 

12  Tlw  Name 
Throiu                        its  shall  run; 

.due  as  bright 
|     And  lasting  as  the  sun. 


20  vsa 

13  In  him  the  nations  of  the  world 
-Shall  he  completely  bless'd, 

And  his  unbounded  happiness 
By  every  tongue  confess'd. 

14  Then  bless'd  be  Goo,  the  mighty  Lord, 
The  God  whom  Israel  fears; 

Who  only  wondrous  in  his  works 
Beyond  compare,  appears. 

15  Let  earth  be  with  his  glory  fill'd, 
For  ever  bless  his  Name  ; 

Whilst  to  his  praise  the  list'ning  world 
Their  glad  assent  proclaim. 

PSALM    57.  L.    M. 

From  the  lxxiii.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  THY  presence,  Lord,  hath  me  supplied, 
Thou  my  right  hand  support  dost  give: 

Thou  first  shalt  with  thy  counsel  guide, 
And  then  to  glory  me  receive. 

2  Whom  then  in  heaven,  but  thee  alone, 
Have  I,  whose  favor  \  require? 

Throughout  the  spacious  earth  there  's  none, 
Compared  with  thee,  that  I  desire. 

3  My  trembling  flesh  and  aching  heart 
Mav  often  fail  to  succor  me  ; 

But  God  shall  inward  strength  impart, 
And  my  eternal  portion  be. 

4  For  they  that  far  from  thee  remove 
Shall  into  sudden  ruin  fall  ; 

If  after  other  gods  they  rove, 

Thy  vengeance  shall  destroy  them  all. 

5  But  as  for  me,  't  is  good  and  just 
That  I  should  still  to  God  repair; 

In  him  I  always  put  my  trust, 

And  will  his  wondrous  works  declare. 

PSALM     58.  C.  M. 

From  the  Ixxiv.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  THINE  is  the  cheerful  day,  O  Lord  ; 
Thine  the  return  of  night  ; 

Thou  hast  prepared  the  glorious  sun, 
And  every  feebler  light. 

2  By  thee  the  borders  of  the  earth 
In  perfect  order  stand  ; 

The  summer's  warmth  and  winter's  cold, 
Attend  on  thy  command. 


PSALM 


IV.  1. 


From  the  lxxiv.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  THE  name  of  our  God 
In  Israel  is  known  ; 

His  mansion  beloved 

Is  Sion  alone ; 
There  broke  he  the  arrows 

The  enemy  hurl'd, 
And  honor'd  his  mountain 

Above  all  the  world. 

2  The  pride  of  thy  foes 
Is  turn'd  to  thy  praise  ; 

Their  fierceness  o'er-ruled 
Thy  providence  sways  • 


Their  sin  overflowing 

Thy  power  will  restrain  ; 
Thy  arm  on  the  wicked 

New  glory  will  gain. 
3  Ye  nations,  to  God 

Vow  homage  sincere  ; 
Devote  to  him  gifts. 

Love,  worship,  and  fear! 
Before  him,  ye  mighty, 

Your  spirits  repress ! 
Ye  high,  and  ye  humble, 

His  wonders  confess ! 

PSALM    60.  C.    M. 

From  the  lxxviii.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  HEAR,  O  my  people,  to  my  law 
Devout  attention  lend  ; 

Let  the  instruction  of  my  mouth 
Deep  in  your  hearts  descend. 

2  My  tongue  shall  oracles  proclaim 
Which  ancient  times  have  known  ; 

The  truths  which  our  forefathers'  care 
To  us  has  handed  down. 

3  We  will  not  hide  them  from  our  sons, 
Our  offspring  shall  be  taught 

The  praises  of  the  Lord,  whose  strength 
Has  works  of  wonder  wrought. 

4  For  Jacob  he  his  law  ordain'd, 
His  league  with  Israel  made; 

With  charge  to  be  from  age  to  age, 
From  race  to  race,  conveyed. 

5  That  generations  yet  to  come 
Should  to  their  unborn  heirs 

lleligiously  transmit  the  same, 
And  they  again  to  theirs. 

6  To  teach  them  that  in  God  alone 
Their  hope  securely  stands  ; 

That  they  should  ne'er  his  works  forget, 
But  keep  his  just  commands. 

P  S  A  L  M    61.  L.  M. 

From  the  lxxx.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  O  THOU  whom  heavenly  hosts  obey, 
How  long  shall  I  by  fierce  anger  burn? 

How  long  thy  suffering  people  pray, 
And  to  their  prayers  have  no  return  ? 

2  Thou  brought'st  a  vine  from  Egypt's  land  ; 
And  casting  out  the  heathen  race, 

Didst  plant  it  with  thine  own  right  hand, 
And  firmly  fix  it  in  their  place. 

3  Before  it  thou  prepar'dst  the  way, 
And  mad'st  it  take  a  lasting  root, 

Which,  bless'd  with  thy  indulgent  ray, 
O'er  all  the  land  did  widely  shoot. 

4  The  hills  were  cover'd  with  its  shade, 
Its  goodly  boughs  did  cedars  seem; 

Its  branches  to  the  sea  were  spread. 
And  reach'd  to  proud  Euphrates'  stream, 

5  To  thee,  O  God  of  hosts,  we  pray, 
Thy  wonted  goodness,  LORD,  renew; 

From  heaven,  thy  throne,  this  vine  survey, 
And  her  sad  state  with  pity  view. 


6  Behold  the  vineyard  made  by  thee, 
Which  ihy  rit:!u  hand 

p  thai  branch  fi 
Which  far  thyself  tbou  mad*s<  - 

7  Do  thou  comeil  US,  LORD,  do  thou 

The  lustre  ot  . 
And  all  the  ilia  i 

L;k<_  scatter'd  clouds,  fthalJ  pass  away. 

PSALM    62.  C.   M. 

Krt>m  ihe  lxxxi.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  TO  God.  our  never-failing  strength, 
With  loud  applauses  ring: 

And  jointly  make  a  cheerful  noise 
To  Jacob's  awful  King. 

2  Compose  a  hymn  of  praise,  and  touch 
Your  instruments  of  joy; 

i  tuneful  harp3 

Your  grateful  skill  employ. 
S  Let  trumpets  at  the  festival 

Then  joyful  voices  raise, 
To  celebrate  th'  appointed  time, 

The  solemn  day  of  praise. 
4  For  this  a  statute  was  of  old, 

Which  Jacob's  God  decreed 
To  be  with  pious  care  observed, 

By  Israel's  chosen  seed. 

PSAL3I    63.  C.    M. 

From  the  lxxxiv.  Psalm  of  David. 

i  O  GOD  of  hosts,  the  mighty  Lord, 

How  lovely  is  the  place 
Where  thou,  enthroned  in  glory,  show'st 

The  brightness  of  thy 

2  My  longing  soul  faints  with  desire 
To  view  thy  ble^st  abode; 

My  panting  heart  and  flesh  cry  out 
For  thee,  the  living  God. 

3  The  birds,  more  happy  far  than  I, 
Around  thy  temple  throng  : 

Securely  there  they  build,  and  there 
Securely  hatch  their  young. 

4  O  Lord  of  hosts  my  king  and  God, 
How  highly  bless'd  are  they, 

Who  in  thy  temple  always  dwell, 
And  there  thy  praise  display! 

5  Thrice  happy  they,  whose  choice  has  thee 
Their  sure  protection  made. 

Who  Ion?  to  tread  the  sacred  ways 
That  to  thy  dwelling  lead  1 

6  Who  pass  through  parch'd   and  thirsty 
Yet  no  refreshment  want;  [vales, 

Their  pools  are  fiU'd  with  rain,  which  thou 
At  their  request  dost  grant, 

7  Thus    they  proceed    from   strength   to 

strength, 

And  <till  approach  more  near; 
Till  all  on  Sion's  holy  mount 

Before  their  God  ap| 
2  Within  thy  courts  one  single  day 

T  is  better  to  attend, 
Than.  Lord,  in  any  other  place 

A  thousand  days  iu  spend. 


UB.  21 

I  9  Much  rather  in  God's  hour  will  I 
'  Than  in  the  wealthy  tents 

lun  and  shield, 

11  Thou.  God,  whom  heavenly  hosts  obey 

How    I 

w  I  aced, 

Ale  atill  reposed  on  thee! 

PSALM    64.  C.    M. 

lxxxv.  Tsalm  I 

1  O  GOD.  our  Saviour,  all  our  hearts 
To  thy  obedience  turn  ; 

Thu.  quench'd  with  our  repenting  tears, 
Thy  wrath  no  more  may  burn. 

2  For  why  should';!  thou  be  angry  still, 
And  wrath  so  long  retain  I 

Revive  us.  Lord.  a7id  let  thy  saints 
Thy  wonted  c 

3  Thy  gracious  favor.  Lord,  display, 
Which  we  have  long  implored  : 

And,  for  thy  wo  -  ike, 

4  God's  answer  patiently  1  '11  wait; 
For  he  with  glad  sn. 

If  they  no  more  to  folly  turn, 
His  mourning  saint.-  n  . 

5  To  all  that  fear  God's  IHy  Name 
His  sure  miration  '-  i 

His  glory  in  our  happy  land 
For  ever  shall  appear. 

6  For  mercy  now  with  truth  is  join'd 
And  righteousness  with  peace, 

Like  kind  companions,  absent  long, 
With  friendly  arms  embrace. 

7  Truth  from  the  earth  shall  spring,  whilst 

heaven 
Shall  stream*  of  ju-tice  pour ; 
!And  God,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows, 
|     Shall  -  .  »wer. 

8  Before  him  righteousness  shall  march, 
1      And  hi- jn-t  paths  prepare; 

While  wei>i»  holy  st^p-  pursue 
With  constant  zeal  and  care. 

PS  ALM    65.  C.  It. 

From  the  lxxxvi.  Psa!m 

1  TO  my  complaint.  O  Lord  my  God, 
Thy  gracious  ear  incline: 

Hear  me  distressed  and  destitute 
Of  all  relief  but  thine. 

2  Do  thou.  O  God.  preserve  my  soul, 
That  doe-  thy  Name  adore  ; 

Thy  servant  keep,  and  him  whose  trust 
Relie*  on  thee,  restore. 

3  To  me,  who  daily  thee  invoke. 
Thy  mercy.  Lord,  extend  : 

Refresh  thy  servant's  soul,  who-e  hopes 
On  thee  alone  depend. 


22  PSi 

4  Thou,  Lord,  arl  good,  nor  only  good, 
But  prompt  to  pardon  too; 

Of  plenteous  mercy  to  all  those 
\\  ho  for  thy  mercy  sue. 

5  To  my  repeated  humble  prayer, 
O  Lord,  attentive  be; 

When  troubled,  I  on  thee  will  call, 
For  thou  wilt  answer  me. 

6  Among  the  gods  there  's  none  like  thee, 
O  Lord,  alone  divine! 

To  thee  as  much  inferior  they, 
As  are  their  works  to  thine. 

7  Therefore  their  great  Creator,  thee, 
The  nations  shall  adore  ; 

Their  long-misguided  prayers  and  praise 
To  thy  bless'd  Name  restore. 

8  All  shall  confess  thee  great,  and  great 
The  wonders  thou  hast  done  ; 

Confess  thee  God,  the  God  supreme, 
Confess  thee  God  alone. 

9  Teach  me  thy  way,  O  Lord,  and  I 
From  truth  shall  ne'er  depart  ; 

In  rev'rence  to  thy  sacred  Name 
Devoutly  fix  my  heart. 

10  Thee  will  I  praise,  O  Lord  my  God, 
Praise  thee  with  heart  sincere," 

And  to  thy  everlasting  Name 
Eternal  trophies  rear. 

11  Thy  boundless  mercy  shown  to  me 
Transcends  my  power  to  tell  ; 

For  thou  hast  oft  redeem'd  my  soul 
From  lowest  deeps  of  hell. 

12  And  thou  thy  constant  goodness  didst 
To  my  assistance  bring  : 

Of  patience,  mercy,  and  of  truth, 
Thou  everlasting  spring! 


PSALM 


II.    3. 


From  the  lxxxvii.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  GOD'S  temple  crowns  the  holy  mount, 
The  Lord  there  condescends  to  dwell ; 

His  Sion's  gates,  in  his  account, 

Our  Israel's  fairest  tents  excel  : 
Yea,  glorious  things  of  thee  we  sing, 
O  city  of  th'  Almighty  King! 

2  Of  honor'd  Sion  we  aver, 
Illustrious  throngs  from  her  proceed; 

Th'  Almighty  shall  establish  her, 

And  shall  enrol  her  holy  seed  : 

Yea,  for  his  people  he  shall  count 

The  children  of  his  favor'd  mount. 

S  He  Ml  Sion  find  with  numbers  fill'd 
Who  celebrate  his  matchless  praise; 

Who,  here  in  hallelujahs  skill'd, 

Iu   heaven  their  harps  and  hymns   shall 
raise : 

O  Sion,  seat  of  Israel's  King, 

Be  mine  to  drink  thy  living  spring! 


PSALM    67. 


L.   M. 


From  the  lxxxviii.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  GOD  of  my  life,  O  Lord  most  high, 
To  thee  by  day  and  night  I  cry; 
Vouchsafe  my  mournful  voice  to  hear, 
To  my  distress  ircline  thine  ear. 

2  Like  those  whose  strength  and  hopes  an 

tied, 
They  number  me  among  the  dead  ; 
Like  those  who,  shrouded  in  the  grave, 
From  thee  no  more  remembrance  hav 

3  Wilt  thou  by  miracle  revive 

The  dead  whom  thou  forsook'st  alive? 
Shall  the  mule  grave  thy  love  confess, 
A  mould'ring  tomb  thy  faithfulness? 

4  To  thee,  O  Lord,  I  cry  forlorn, 
My  prayer  prevents  the  early  morn  : 
Why  hast  thou,  Lord,  my  soul  forsook, 
Nor  once  vouchsafed  a  gracious  look  ? 

5  Companions  dear,  and  friends  beloved, 
Far  from  my  sight  thou  hast  removed  : 
God  of  my  life,  O  Lord  most  high, 
Vouchsafe  to  hear  my  mournful  cry ! 

PSALM    68.  L.    M. 

From  the  Ixxxix.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  THY  mercies,  Lord,  shall  be  my  song 
My  song  on  them  shall  ever  dwell ; 

To  ages  yet  unborn,  my  tongue 
Thy  never-failing  truth  shall  tell. 

2  I  have  aflfirm'd,  and  still  maintain, 
Thy  mercy  shall  for  ever  last ; 

Thy  truth,  that  does  the  heavens  sustain, 
Like  them  shall  stand  for  ever  fa^t. 

3  Thus  spak'st  thou  by  thy  prophet's  voice 
"  With  David  1  a  league  have  made ; 

To  him,  my  servant,  and  my  choice, 
By  solemn  oath  this  grant  convey'd  : 

4  "While  earth,  and  seas,  and  skies  endure 
Thy  seed  shall  in  my  sight  remain ; 

To  them  thy  throne  I  will  ensure, 
They  shall  to  endless  ages  reign." 

5  For  such  stupendous  truth  and  love, 
Both  heaven  and  earth  just  praises  owe,, 

By  choirs  of  angels  sung  above, 
And  by  assembled  saints  below. 

6  What  seraph  of  celestial  birth 

To  vie  with  Israel's  God  shall  dare? 
Or  who  among  the  gods  of  earth 
With  our  Almighty  Lord  compare? 

7  With  reverence  and  religious  dread, 
His  saints  should  to  his  temple  press  ; 

His   fear   through   all   their   hearts  should 
spread, 

Who  his  almighty  Name  confess. 
3  Lord  God  of  armies,  who  can  boast 

Of  strength  orpower  like  thine  renown'd? 
Of  such  a  num'rous,  faithful  host, 

As  that  which  docs  thy  throne  surround  ( 


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f  Thou  du't  the  UwlCM  sea  control, 

Ami  ch  ect  of  the  deep; 

f*hou  m 

L    RD,  alone, 
Th<-  W  >l    i.    II    I    ill  I 
Their  Maker  and  Pi 

11  Thine  arm  is  mighty,  strong  thy  hand, 
Yet,  Lord,  thou  float  with  justice  reign; 

Possessd  of  absolute  c    i 

Thou  truth  ai.  I  -.intain. 

12  Happy,  thrice  happy  they,  who  hear 
Thy  laaned  trumpet's  joyful  sound; 

Who  n  iy  .it  fe*th  i  i  ipj 
With  thy  most  -1  ilious  presence  crown'd. 

13  Th.v  saints  -hoi  always  be  o'erjoy'd 
Wii  i  on  thy  i  N 

And,  in  thy  righteousness  employ*d, 
Above  their  foes  be  raised  on  \ 

14  For  in  thy  strength  they  shall  advance, 
Whose  conque-Ls  from  thy  fivur  spring; 

The  Lord  of  hosts  is  our  defence. 
And  Israel's  God  our  Israel's  King. 

PSALM    69. 

From  the  xc.  Psalm  of  David. 
PART    I.  C.     M. 

1  O  LORD,  the  Saviour  and  defence 
Of  us  thy  chosen  race, 

From  age  to  age  thou  still  hast  been 
Our  sure  abiding-place. 

2  Before  thou  brought'st  the  mountains  forth, 
Or  th'  earth  and  •odd  didst  ; 

Thou  always  wast  the  mighty  God, 
And  ever  art  the  s^me. 

3  Thou  turnest  man,  O  Lord,  to  dust, 
Of  which  he  first  was  made  ; 

And  when  thou  speak'st  the  word,  'Return,' 
'T  is  instantly  obey'd. 

4  For  in  thy  sight  a  thousand  yeare 
Are  like  a  day  that  's  past; 

Or  like  a  watch  in  dead  of  night, 
Whose  hours  uumiuded  watte. 

5  Thou  sweep'st  us  off  as  with  a  flood, 
We  vanish  hence  like  dreams  : — 

At  first  we  grow  like  grass  that  feels 
The  sun's  reviving  beams  ; 

6  But  howsoever  fresh  and  fair 
Its  morning  beauty  shows, 

*T  is  all  cut  down,  and  wither'd  quite, 
Before  the  eveuing  close. 

7  We  bv  thine  anger  are  consumed, 
And  by  thy  wnth  di-;. 

Our  public  crimes  and  secret  sins 
Before  thy  sight  arc  laid. 

8  Beneath  thine  anger's  sad  effects 
Our  drooping  days  we  spend  ; 

Our  unregarded  years  break  of 
Like  tales  that  quickly  end 


9  Our  term  of  time  is  seventy  year*, 
An   ._  .<■: 

But  if,  with  in".''  -trength, 

1 

10  Vet  then  oui  i  decays, 
I         •  row  turn'.!  and 

'  is  cut, 
And  we  no  more  remain. 

PART   II.  C.   M. 

1  Bt'T  who  thine  anger's  dread  effects 
Does,  as  he  ought,  ret 

-  fall  or  rise, 
,r  less  we  (tAT. 

2  So  teach  us.  Lord,  th'  uncertain  sum 
Of  our  siioit  il  its  l<>  mind, 

That  to  true  wisdom  all  our  hearts 
II  iy  ever  be  inclined. 

3  (>  to  thy  lervanta,  Lord,  return, 
And  >peedily  relent! 

A3  we  of  our  misdeeds,  do  thou 
Of  our  jii;t  doom  repent. 

4  To  satisfy  and  cheer  uur  souls, 
Thy  early  mercy  send  ; 

Thu  we  any  all  onw  d.ns  to  come 
In  joy  and  comfort  spend. 

5  To  all  thy  servants,  Lord,  let  this 
Thy  wondrous  work  be  known; 

And  to  our  otFspring  yet  unborn, 
Thy  glorious  power  be  shown. 

6  Let  thy  bright  rays  upon  us  shine, 
Give  thou  our  work  succe-s ; 

The  glorious  work  we  have  in  hand 
Do  thou  vouchsafe  to  bless. 

P  S  A  L  M    70. 

From  the  xci.  Psalm  o:  0 
PART    I.  II.  2. 

1  HE  that  has  God  his  guardian  made, 
Shall  under  the  Almighty's  shade 

Secure  and  undisturbed 
Thus  to  my  soul  of  him  I  'II  say, 
•    r  .rtre-=  and  D  • 
My  God,  in  whom  I  will  confide. 

2  His  tender  love  and  watchful  care 
Shall  free  thee  from  the  | 

And  from  the  noisome  pestilence; 
He  over  thee  his  wings  shall  spread, 
And  cover  thy  unguarded  head: 

His  truth  shall  be  thy  strong  defence. 

3  No  terrors  that  surprise  by  night 
Shall  thy  undaunted  courage  flight, 

Nor  deadly  -haft*  th  it 
Nor  plague,  of  unknown  ri-e,  that  kills 
In  darkness,  nor  infectious  ills 

That  in  the  burning  noon-tide  «Iay. 

4  Because  with  well-placed  confidence, 
Thou  roak'-t  the  Lord  thy  sure  defence, 

Thy  refuge,  even  God  BMMt  I 
Therefore  no  ill  on  thee  shall  come, 
Nor  to  thy  heaven-protected  home 

Shall  overwhelming  plagues  draw  nigh. 


24  VSA 

PART    II.  III.    3. 

1  God  shall  charge  his  angel  legions 
Watch  and  ward  o'er  thee  to  keep; 

Though  thou  walk  through  hostile  regions, 
Though  in  desert  wild*  thou  sleep. 

2  On  the  lion  vainly  roaring', 

On  hi>  young,  thy  foot  shall  tread , 
And,  the  dragon's  den  exploring, 
Thou  shalt  bruise  the  serpent's  head. 

3  Since  with  pure  and  fiim  affection, 
Thou  on  God  hast  set  thy  love, 

With  '.he  wings  of  his  protection 
He  will  shield  thee  from  above. 

4  Thou  shalt  call  on  him  in  trouble, 
He  will  hearken,  he  will  save; 

Here  for  grief  reward  thet  double, 
Crown  with  life  beyond  the  grave. 

PSALM    71.  C.    M. 

Ficm  the  xcii.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  HOW  good  and  plea-ant  must  it  be 
To  thank  the  LORD  nv>st  high; 

And  with  repeated  hymns  of  praise 
His  name  to  magnify! 

2  With  every  morning's  early  dawn 
His  goodness  to  relate  ; 

And  of  hi-  constant  truth,  each  night, 
The  glad  effects  repeat! 

3  To  tsn-striug'd  instruments  we  '11  sing, 
With  tuneful  psalteries  join'd  ; 

And  to  the  harp,  with  solemn  sounds, 
For  sacred  use  design'd. 

4  For   through  thy  wondrous  works, 

O  Lord, 
Thou  mak'st  my  heart  rejoice; 
The  thoughts  of  them  shall  make  me  glad, 
And  shout  with  cheerful  voice. 

5  How  wondrous  are  thy  works,  O  LORD 
How  deep  are  thy  decrees ! 

Whose  winding  tracks,  in  secret  laid, 
No  careless  sinner  sees. 

6  He  little  thinks,  when  wicked  men, 
Like  grass,  look  fresh  and  gay, 

Howr  soon  their  shoit-lived  splendor  must 
For  ever  pass  away. 

7  But  thou,  my  God,  art  still  most  high  ; 
And  all  thy  loft}'  foes, 

Who  thought  they  might  securely  sin, 
Shall  be  o'erwhelm'd  with  woes. 

8  But  righteous  men,  like  rising  palms, 
Shall  grow  and  flourish  still  ; 

Thy  flock  shall  spiead,  like  cedars  choice 
On  Lebanon's  high  hill. 

9  The-e.  p'anted  in  the  house  of  God, 
Within  his  court-  shall  thrive  ; 

Their  \  igor  and  their  lustre  both 
Shall  in  old  age  revive. 

10  Thw  will  the  Lord  his  justice  show; 
And  God,  my  strong  defence, 

Shall  due  rewards  to  all  the  world 
Impartially  dispense. 


PSALM72.  L.  M. 

Prom  the  xciii.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  WITH  glory  clad,  with  strength  array'd 
The  Lord,  that  o'er  all  nature  reigns, 

The  world's  foundation  strongly  laid, 
And  the  vast  fabric  still  sustains. 

2  How  surely  stablish'd  is  thy  throne! 
Which  shall  no  change  or  period  see; 

For  thou,  O  Lord,  and  thou  alone, 
Art  God  from  all  eternity. 

3  The  floods,  O  Lord,  lift  up  their  voice, 
And  toss  the  troubled  waves  on  high ; 

But  God  above  can  still  their  noise, 
And  make  the  angry  sea  comply. 

4  Thy  promise,  Lord,  is  ever  sure, 

And  they  that  in  thy  house  would  dwell, 
That  happy  station  to  secure, 
Must  still  in  holiness  excel. 

PSALM  73. 

From  the  xciv.  Psalm  of  David. 

PART    I.  C.    M. 

1  SAY  ye,  the  Lord  shall  not  regard, 
Shall  not  your  sins  discern  ? 

Take  heed  ye  foolish  and  unwise  ; 
When  will  ye  wisdom  learn? 

2  Can  he  be  deaf  who  form'd  the  ear, 
Or  blind,  who  framed  the  eye  ? 

Shall  earth's  great  Judge  not  punish  those 
Who  his  known  will  defy  .? 

3  He  fathoms  all  the  hearts  of  men, 
To  him  their  thoughts  lie  bare  ; 

His  eye  surveys  them  all,  and  sees 
How  vain  their  counsels  are. 


1  Bless'd  is  the  man  whom  thou,  O  Lord, 
In  kindness  dost  chastise, 

And  by  thy  sacred  rules  to  walk 
Dost  lovingly  advise. 

2  This  man  shall  rest  and  safety  find, 
In  seasons  of  distress: 

Whilst  God  prepares  a  pit  for  those 
That  stubbornly  transgress. 

3  For  God  will  never  from  his  saints 
His  favor  wholly  take  ; 

His  own  possession  and  his  lot 
He  will  not  quite  forsake. 

4  The  world  shall  yet  confess  thee  just 
In  all  that  thou  hast  done  : 

And  those  that  choose  thy  upright  ways 
Shall  in  tliose  paths  go  on. 

5  Long  -ince  had  I  in  silence  slept, 
But  that  the  Lord  was  near, 

To  stay  me  when  I  slipp'd  ;  when  sad* 
My  troubled  heart  to  cheer. 

6  My  soul's  defence  is  firmly  placed 
In  God,  the  Lord  most  high: 

He  is  my  rock,  to  wliich  I  may 
For  refuge  always  fly. 


PSAL  M     71.  L.    M. 

Prom  ihc  xcv.  Psalm  of  Darid. 

1  O  COME,  Ion. I  anthems  let  m  sing, 
Loud  thanks  to  out  Almighty  King  ; 

•hoiild  raise, 

2  Into  hi*  pre  ->  DOC  let 
To  thank  him  for  hu 

i 
The  praise  that  to  his  Name  belongs  : 

3  For  God  the  Lord,  enthroned  in  state, 
Is,  with  unrivall'd  glory,  great; 

A  King  superior  fir  to  all 

W  the  Heathen  falsely  call. 

4  The  (!-  ire  in  his  hand, 
II 

The  strength  of  hills  that  reach  the  skie3 
Subjected  to  his  empire 

5  The  rolling  ocean's  va-t  abv=s 
By  the  same  sovereign  right  is  his  ; 
'T  \va*  made  by  his  almighty  hand, 
That  form'd  and  fix'd  the  solid  land. 

6  O  let  us  to  his  courts  repair, 
And  bow  with  adoration  there  : 
Down  on  our  knees  devoutly  all 
Before  the  Lord,  our  Maker,  fall. 

7  For  he  's  our  God,  our  shepherd  he, 
His  flock  and  pasture-sheep  are  we  : 

0  then,  ye  faithful  flock,  to-day 
His  warning  hear,  his  voice  obey. 

PSALM    75.  II.  8.      M 

From  the  xcvi.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  SING  to  the  Lord  a  new-made  song; 
Let  earth,  in  one  assembled  throng, 

Her  common  patron's  prai-e  rewound  : 
Sing  to  the  Lord,  and  bless  his  name. 
From  day  to  day  his  praise  proclaim. 

Who  us  has  with  -alvati  >n  crown'd  : 
To  heathen  land?  his  fame  rehearse, 
His  wonders  to  the  universe. 

2  He  's  great,  and  greatly  to  be  praised  ; 
In  majesty  and  glory  raised 

\ 
For  pageantry  and  idols  all 
Are  they  whom  gods  the  Heathen  call  ; 

He  only  rules  who  made  the  skies  : 
With  majesty  and  honor  crown'd, 
Glory  and  strength  his  throne  surround. 

3  Be  glory  then  to  him  restored 
By  all  who  have  false  gods  adored : 

Ascribe  due  honor  to  his  Name, 
Peace-off'rings  on  his  altar  lay, 
Before  his  throne  your  homage  pay. 

Which  he  and  he  alone  can  claim : 
To  worship  at  his  «acre  : 
Let  all  the  trembling  world  resort. 

4  Proclaim  aloud,  Jehovah  reiens, 
Whose  power  the  universe  sustain*, 

And  banish'd  justice  will  restore  : 
Let  therefore  heaven  new  joys  confess, 
And  heavenly  mirth  let  earth  express, 

Its  loud  applause  the  ocean  roai 
3 


JML  25 

Its  mutt!  inhabi' 

And  for  this  triumph  nod 

And  tuneful  hai 
Behold  !   in  truth  and  justice  clad, 
God  com<  •   made, 

And  : 
He 's  come,  to  judg  -come, 

With  justice  to  reward  and  doom. 

PSALM    76.  L.   M. 

,    xcvij.  Psalm  < 

1  JEHOVAH  reigns,  lei 
In  hiss  just  government  n 

Let  all  the  lands,  with  sacred  mirth, 
In  his  applause  unite  their  voice. 

2  Darkness  and  cloud-  of  awful  shade 
His  dazzling  glory  shroud  in 

Judgment  and  righteousness  are  made 
The  habitation  of  his  seat. 

3  For  thou,  O  God,  art  seated 
Above  earth's  potentates  enthroned  ; 

Thou,  Lord,  unrivalled  in  the 

Supreme  hy  all  the  gods  art  own'd. 

4  Ye  who  to  serve  this  Lord  aspire, 
Abhor  what  '|  ill,  and  truth  esteem; 

He  Ml  keep  his  servants'  souls  entire, 
And  them  from  wicked  hands  redeem. 

5  For  seeds  are  sown  of  glorious  light, 
A  future  harvest  for  the  ju-t  : 

And  gladness  for  the  heart  that 's  right. 
To  recompense  its  pious  tru^t. 

6  Rejoice,  ye  righteous,  in  the  Lord  ; 
Memorials  of  his  holl 

Deep  in  your  faithful  breasts  record, 
And  with  your  thankful  tongues 
PSAL  M    77.  C.    M. 

Prom  the  xcviii.  Psalm  of  Davl  i. 

1  STNG  to  the  Lord  a  new-made  song, 
Who  wondrous  things  has  done; 

With  his  right  hand  and  holy  aim, 
The  conquest  he  has  won. 

2  The  Lord   has   through   th'   astonish'd 
Display'd  hi-  saving  might,  [world 

And  made  his  righteous  acts  appear 
In  all  the  Heathen's  sight. 

3  Of  Israel's  hon-e  his  love  and  truth 
Have  ever  mindful  i 

Wide  earth's  remotest  parts  the  power 
Of  Israel's  God  have  seen. 

4  Let  therefore  earth'-  i 
Their  cheerful  voices  raise, 

And  all  with  universal  joy 
Resound  their  Maker's  prdfe. 

5  With  harp  and  hymn's  soft  melody, 
Into  the  concert 

The  trumpet  and  -brill  cornet's  sound, 
Before  th'  Almighty  King. 

6  Let  the  loud  ocean  roar  her  joy, 
With  all  that  seas  contain  ; 

The  earth  and  her  inhabitants 
Join  concert  with  the  main. 


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7  Lei  floods  and  torrents  clap  their  hands, 
"With  joy  their  homage  pay  ; 

Let  echoing  vales,  from  hill  to  hiil, 
Redoubled  shouts  convey  : 

8  To  welcome  down  the  world's  great  Judge, 
"Who  dues  with  justice  come, 

And  with  impartial  equity, 
Both  to  reward  and  doom. 

PSALM    78.  C.    M. 

From  the  xcix.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  JEHOVAH  reigns ;  let  therefore  all 
The  guilty  nations  quake: 

On  cherubs'  wings  he  sits  enthroned; 
Let  earth's  foundations  shake. 

2  On  Sion's  hill  he  keeps  his  court, 
His  palace  makes  her  towers; 

And  thence  his  sovereignty  extends 
Supreme  o'er  earthly  powers. 

3  Let  therefore  all  with  praise  address 
His  great  and  dreadful  Name; 

And,  with  his  unresisted  might, 
His  holiness  proclaim. 

4  For  truth  and  justice,  in  his  reign, 
Of  strength  and  power  take  place  ; 

His  judgments  are  with  righteousness 
Dispensed  to  Jacob'3  race. 

5  Therefore  exalt  the  Lord  our  God, 
Before  his  footstool  fall ; 

And,  with  his  unresisted  might, 
His  holiness  extol. 

6  With  worslvip  at  his  sacred  courts 
Exalt  our  God  and  Lord  ; 

For  he,  who  only  holy  is, 
Alone  should  be  adored. 

PSALM    79.  L.    M. 

From  the  c  Psalm  of  David. 

1  WITH  one  consent  let  all  the  earth 
To  God  their  cheerful  voices  raise; 

Glad  homage  pay  with  awful  mirth, 
And  sing  before  him  songs  of  praise: 

2  Convinced  that  he  is  God  alone, 
From  whom  both  we  and  all  proceed; 

We  whom  he  chooses  for  his  own, 
The  flock  that  he  vouchsafes  to  feed. 

3  O  enter  then  his  temple  gate, 
Thence  to  his  courts  devoutly  press ; 

And  still  your  grateful  hymns  repeat, 
And  still  his  Name  with  praises  bless. 

4  For  he  's  the  Lord,  supremely  good, 
His  mercy  is  for  ever  sure ; 

His  truth,  which  always  firmly  stood, 
To  endless  ages  shall  endure. 

PSALM    80. 

From  the  cii.  Psalm  of  David. 
PART    I.  C.    M. 

1  WHEN  I  pour  out  my  soul  in  prayer, 

Do  thou,  O  Lord,  attend ; 
To  thy  eternal  throne  of  grace 
Let  my  sad  cry  ascend. 


2  O  hide  not  thou  thy  glorious  face 
In  times  of  deep  distress ; 

Incline  thine  ear,  and,  when  I  call, 
My  sorrows  soon  redress. 

3  My  days,  just  hast'ning  to  their  end, 
Are  like  an  evening  9hade; 

My  beauty  does,  like  wither'd  grass, 
With  waning  lu-tre  fade. 

4  But  thine  eternal  state,  O  Lord, 
No  length  of  time  shall  waste  ; 

The  mem'ry  of  thy  wondrous  works 
From  age  to  age  shall  last. 

PART   II.  C.    M. 

1  God  shall  arise,  and  Sion  view 
With  an  unclouded  face: 

For  now  her  time  is  come,  his  own 
Appointed  day  of  grace. 

2  The  name  and  glory  of  the  LORD 
All  heathen  kings  shall  fear, 

When  he  shall  Sion  build  again, 
And  in  full  state  appear. 

3  For  God,  from  his  abode  on  high, 
His  gracious  beams  display'd  ; 

The  Lord  from  heaven,  his  lofty  throne, 
Hath  all  the  earth  survey'd. 

4  That  they,  in  Sion,  where  he  dwells, 
Might  celebrate  his  fame, 

And  through  the  holy  city  sing 
Loud  praises  to  his  Name. 

PART   III.  C.    M. 

1  The  strong  foundations  of  the  earth 
Of  old  by  thee  were  laid; 

Thy  hands,  O  Lord,  the  arch  of  heaven 
With  wondrous  skill  have  made. 

2  Whilst  thou  for  ever  shalt  endure, 
They  soon  shall  pass  away ; 

And,  like  a  garment  often  worn, 
Shall  tarnish  and  decay. 

3  Like  that,when  thou  ordain'st  their  change, 
To  thy  command  they  bend  ; 

But  thou  continu'st  still  the  same, 
Nor  have  thy  years  an  end. 

4  Thou  to  the  children  of  thy  saints 
Shalt  lasting  quiet  give  ; 

Whose  happy  race,  securely  fix'd, 
Shall  in  thy  presence  live. 

P  S  A  L  31    81.  L.  M. 

From  the  ciii.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  MY  soul,  inspired  with  sacred  love, 
God's  holy  name  for  ever  bless; 

Of  all  his  favors  mindful  prove, 

And  still  thy  grateful  thanks  express. 

2  'T  is  he  that  all  thy  sins  forgives, 
And  after  sickness  makes  thee  sound; 

From  danger  he  thy  life  retrieves, 
By  him  with  grace  and  mercy  crown'd. 

3  He  with  good  thines  thy  mouth  supplies, 
Thy  vigor  eagle-like  restores; 

He  to  the  suff'rer  promptly  flies, 
Who,  wrong'd,  his  righteous  help  in> 
plores. 


The  Lord  abounds  with  tender  love, 
And  unexampled  a<t« 

kea*d  wrath  ii   (i.  ilowly  move, 

b  God  will  Ml  chide, 

But  with  his  aiii.''  i  q.iickly  part ; 

And  loves  his  punishments  to  guide 

by  his  love  than  our  desert. 

6  As  high  as  heaven  its  arch  extends 

Above  tins  little  spot  i  I 
So  much  hi3  boundless  love  transcends 

..  pay. 

7  As  far  as  't  is  from  east  to  west, 
So  far  has  he  our  sins  removed  ; 

Who,  with  a  father's  tender  I    • 

B  ■  -uch  as  fear  him  always  loved. 

8  For  God,  who  all  our  frame  survey?, 
Coiiden  ili.it  we  m  Ml  i 

How  fiesh  soe'ei  we  W,  our  days 
Like  gra^s  or  doners  must  fade  away. 

9  WhibC  they  are  nipp'd  with  sudden  blasts, 

N         in  we  find  their  former  place, 
God's  faithful  mercy  ever  Id-is 

To  those  that  fear  him,  and  their  race. 

10  This  shall  attend  on  such  as  still 
Proceed  in  his  appointed  way  ; 

And  who  not  only  know  his  will, 
But  to  it  jusl  obedience  pay. 

11  The  Lord,  the  universal  King, 
In  heaven  has  fix'd  his  lofty  throne: 

To  him.  ye  angels,  praises  sing, 

In  whose   great   strength   his   power  is 
shown. 

12  Ye  that  hi?  just  commands  obey, 
And  hear  and  do  his  sacred  will, 

Ye  hosts  of  his,  this  tribute  pay, 
Who  still  what  he  ordains  fulfil. 

13  Let  every  creature  jointly  bless 

The  mighty  Lord  ;  and  thou,  my  heart, 
With  grateful  joy  thy  thanks  express, 
And  in  this  conceit  bear  thy  part. 

PSALM    82.  S.   ML 

From  i!ie  clii  Psalm  of  David. 

1  O  BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul, 
His  grace  to  thee  proclaim ; 

And  all  that  is  within  me.  join 
To  bless  hi?  holj  N'jQie. 

2  O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul, 
His  mercies  bear  in  mind  ; 

Foreet  not  all  his  benefits, 
Who  ii  to  thee  so  kind. 

3  He  pardons  all  thy  - 
Prolongs  thy  fi-eble  breath; 

He  healeth  thine  infirmities, 
And  nam  thee  from  death. 

4  He  feed-  due  v.  ilh  his  love, 
fpholds  thee  with  his  truth  ; 

And.  iike  the  eagle'-,  be  rearm 
The  vigor  of  thy  youth. 


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5  Then  bless  the  Lord,  n  ; 

Flu  grace,  his  love  piiv 
Let  all  that  i3  within  nie.  join 

To  bless  his  hoi\ 

Pfl    \  I.  M    83. 

PART    I.  L.    M. 

-   God,  rny  soul  ;  thou,  Lord, 
alone 

pire  without  boi 
With  honor  thou  art  crown'd,  thy  throne 
1  jI  majesty  surrounds. 

2  With  light  111  •  -.robe, 

i  ej  ond  the  globe, 

3  God  builds  on  liquid  air,  and  forms 
His  palace  chambers  in  the  --. 

The  clouds  his  chariots  are.  aiu:  - 

The  swift-wing-'d  steeds  with  which   he 

4  As  blight  as  fhrae.  as  -•■• 

His  ministers  hea\»  n's  p  .1  ice  rill  : 
They  have  their  sundry  tasks  assignM, 
All  prompt  to  do  their  sovereign":  will. 

5  In  praising  God  while  he  prolongs 
My  biealh,  1  will  that  breath  employ; 

And  join  devotion  to  my 
Sincere,  as  in  him  is  my  joy. 

PART     II.  L.     M. 

1  How  various,  Lord,  thy  works  are  found, 
For  which  thy  wisdom  we 

The  earth  is  with  thy  treasure  crown'd, 
'Till  nature's  hand  can  grasp  no  more. 

2  All  creatures,  bjth  of  sea  and  land, 
In  sense  of  comrujn  want  agree  ; 

All  wnit  on  thy  dispensing  hand, 
And  have  their  daily  alms  from  thee. 

her  what  thy  stores  d  ■ 
w       nit  their  trouble  to  pro%  ide  ; 

Thou  op'sl  thy  hand,  the  unii 

The  craving  world,  is  all  supplied. 

4  Thou  for  a  moment  hid'st  thy  face, 
The  nuni'rous  ranks  of  i 

•'.  their  breath,  all  nature's  race 
Decay,  and  to  their  dust  return. 

5  Again  thou  send'st  thy  spirit  forth, 
Inspiring  vital  energies; 

Nature  's  restored  ;  replenish'd  earth, 
Joyous,  her  new  creati. 

6  Thus  throueh  succes-ive  ages  stands 
Firm  fix'd  thy  providenti  al  I 

Pleased  with  the  work  of  thine  own  hands 
Thou  dost  the  waste  of  time  repair. 

P  S  A  L  M     K  II.  3. 

1    HOW  manifold  thy  w oik-,  O  LORD, 
In  wisdom,  power, and  goodness  wrought 

The  earth  i-  w  ith  thy  i 
And  ocean  with  thy  wooden  fraught 


23  psa 

Unfathom'd  caves  beneath  the  deep 
For  thee  their  hidden  treasures  keep. 

2  By  thee  alone  the  living  live, 

Hide  but  thy  face,  their  comforts  fly  ; 
They  gather  what  thy  seasons  give, 

Take  thou  away  their  breath,  they  die; 
But  semi  again  thy  spirit  forth, 
And  life  renews  the  gladden'd  earth. 

3  Joy  in  his  works  Jehovah  takes, 
Yet  to  destruction  they  return  , 

He  looks  upon  the  earth,  it  quakes, 

Touches  the  mountains,  and  they  burn  : 
But  God  for  ever  is  the  same  ; 
Glory  to  his  eternal  Name ! 

PSALM    85.  CM. 

From  the  cv.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  O  RENDER  thanks,  and  bless  the  Lord, 
Invoke  his  sacred  Name  ; 

Acquaint  the  nations  with  his  deeds, 
His  matchless  deeds  proclaim. 

2  Sing  to  his  praise  in  lofty  hymns, 
His  wondrous  works  rehearse  ; 

Make  them  the  theme  of  your  discourse, 
And  subject  of  your  verse. 

3  Rejoice  in  his  almighty  Name, 
Alone  to  be  adored  ; 

And  let  their  hearts  o'erflow  with  joy 
That  humbly  seek  the  Lord. 

4  Seek  ye  the  Lord,  his  saving  strength 
Devoutly  still  implore; 

And,  where  he  's  ever  present,  seek 
His  face  for  ever  more. 

5  The  wonders  that  his  hands  have  wrought 
Keep  thankfully  in  mind  ; 

The  righteous  statutes  of  his  mouth, 
And  laws  to  us  assign'd. 

P  S  A  L  M    86.  L.    M. 

From  the  cvi.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  O  RENDER  thanks  to  God  above, 
The  fountain  of  eternal  love; 
Whose  mercy  firm  through  ages  past 
Has  stood,  and  shall  for  ever  last. 

2  Who  can  his  mighty  deeds  express, 
No*,  only  vast,  but  numberless  ?    - 
What  mortal  eloquence  can  raise 
His  tribute  of  immortal  praise? 

3  Happy  are  they,  and  only  they, 
Who  from  thy  judgments  never  stray 
Who  know  what  's  right;  nor  only  so, 
But  always  practise  what  they  know. 

4  Extend  to  me  that  favor,  Lord, 
Thou  to  thy  chosen  dost  afford; 
When  thou  return'st  to  set  them  free, 

Let  thy  salvation  visit  me. 

5  O  may  I  worthy  prove  to  see 
Thy  saints  in  full  prosperity ; 
That  I  the  joyful  choir  may  join, 
And  count  thy  people's  triumph  mine. 


G  Let  Israel's  God  be  ever  bless'd, 
His  Name  eternally  confes3'd  ; 
Let  all  his  saints,  with  full  accoid, 
Sing  loud  Aniens — praise  ye  the  Lord  ' 

PSALM    87. 

From  the  cvii.  Psalm  of  David. 


1  MAGNIFY  Jehovah's  Name-, 

For  his  mercies  ever  sure, 
From  eternity  the  same, 
To  eternity  endure. 

2  Let  his  ransom'd  flock  rejoice, 
Gather'd  out  of  every  land, 

As  the  people  of  his  choice, 
Pluck'd  from  the  destroyer's  hand 

3  In  the  wilderness  ?stray, 

In  the  lonely  waste,  they  roam, 
Hungry,  fainting  by  the  way, 
Far  from  refuge,  shelter,  home  : 

4  To  the  Lord  their  God  they  cry; 
He  inclines  a  gracious  ear, 

Sends  deliv'rance  from  on  high, 
Rescues  them  from  all  their  fear : 

5  Them  to  pleasant  lands  he  brings, 
Where  the  vine  and  olive  grow  ; 

Where,  from  verdant  hills,  the  springg 
Through  luxuriant  vallies  flow. 

6  O  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord, 
For  his  goodness  to  their  race; 

For  the  wonders  of  his  word, 
And  the  riches  of  his  grace  I 

PART   II.  C.   M. 

1  Thy  wondrous  power,  Almighty  Lord, 
That  rules  the  boist'rous  sea, 

The  bold  adventurers  record, 
Who  tempt  that  dang'rous  way. 

2  At  thy  command  the  winds  arise, 
And  swell  the  tow'ring  waves; 

While  they  astonish'd  mount  the  skies, 
And  sink  in  gaping  graves. 

3  Di-may'd  they  climb  the  wat'ry  hills, 
Dismay'd  they  plunge  again  ; 

Each  like  a  lott'ring  drunkard  reels, 
And  finds  his  courage  vain. 

4  Then  to  the  Lord  they  raise  their  cries 
He  hears  their  loud  request, 

He  calms  the  fierce  tempestuous  skies, 
And  lays  the  floods  to  rest. 

5  Rejoicing,  they  forget  their  fears, 
They  see  the  storm  allay'd  : 

The  wish'd-for  haven  now  appears  ; 
There,  let  their  vows  be  paid! 

6  O  that  the  sons  of  men  would  praise 
The  goodness  of  the  Lord  ! 

And  those  who  see  his  wondrous  ways 
His  wondrous  love  record ' 


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PSALM    88.  C,    M. 

Prom  the  CTiiL  Psalm  o:  D 
1  O  GOD,  my  heart  i*  fully  bent 
To  r  S    me ; 

f  praise 

thou,  my  harp, 
Thy  warming 

WluUt  I  with  early  hymns  of  joy 

Prevent  the  dawning  day. 
3  To  all  the  list'nine  tribes,  O  Lord, 

Thy  wooden  I  will  tell. 
And  lo  those  nations  line  thy  praise 

That  round  about  us  dwell; 

■undless  height 

The  highest  i  ads, 

And  fat  beyond  th'  aspirins  clouds 

Thy  faithful  truth  <\ 
5  Be  thou,  O  God.  exalted  high 

Above  (he  starry  frame; 
And  ht  the  world,  with  one  consent, 

Confess  ihy  glorious  Name. 

P  S  A  L  M    89.  II.    2. 

From  ihe  ex.  :  - 

1  THE  Lord  unto  my  Lord  thus  spake: 
"'Till  I  thy  foes  thy  footstool  make, 

Sit  thou  in  state  at  my  light  hand: 
Supreme  in  Sion  thou  shalt  lie, 
And  all  thy  proud  opposers  see 

Subjected  to  thy  jnst  command. 

2  u  Thee,  in  thy  power's  triumphant  day, 
The  willing  people  shall 

And.  when  thy  rising  beams  they  view, 
Shall  all,  (redeem'd  from  eiror's  night.) 
Appear  more  numerous  and  bright 

Than  crystal  diops  of  morning  dew." 
S  The  Lord  hath  sworn,  nor  sworn  in  vain, 
That,  like  Melchisedec's.  thy  reign 

And  prie*thood  shall  no  peri 
Anointed  Prince!  thou,  bending  low, 
Shalt  drink  wher^  darkest  torrents  flow, 

Then  raise  thy  head  in  victory! 

PSALM    90.  L.    M. 

From  the  cxi.  Psalm  of  Davi  i. 

1  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord!  our  God  to 

praise 
My  soid  her  utmost  power  shall  rai*e: 
With  private  friend*,  and  in  the  throng 
Of  saints,  his  prai-e  shall  be  my  sung. 

2  His  works,  for  greatness  though  renown'd, 
His  wondrous  work*  with  ea-e  are  found 
By  those  who  seek  for  them  aright, 

And  in  the  pious  seateh  delight. 

3  His  works  are  all  of  matchless  fame, 
And  universal  glory  ci  dm  ; 

His  truth,  conarm'd  through  ages  past, 
Shall  to  eternal  ages  last. 

4  By  precept*  he  hath  us  anjoiafld 

To  keep  hi*  wondrous  world  in  mir.d; 
And  to  posterity  record 
That  good  and  gracious  is  our  Lord. 
3* 


I  5  His  bounty,  like  a  flowing  tide. 

Has  all  I  lied  ; 

I  And  he  will  ever  keep  in  mind 

-  -ign'd. 

6  Ju-t  are  the  dealings  of  his  hands, 
,  Immuta 

,  By  truth  and  equity  sustainM. 
terna!  rules  old ain'd. 

7  He  set  his  saint*  from  bondage  free, 
I  And  then  established  his  decree, 

!  For  ever  to  remain  the  same  : 
Holy  and  rev'rend  is  his  N 


8  Whe  wisdom's  sacred  prize  would  win 
Must  with  the  fear  of  God  l>egin  : 
Immortal  praise  a:id  heavenly  skill 
Have  they  who  know  and  do  his  will. 

PSALM    91.  L.  M. 

1  THAT  n  in  is   •'<  *-'d  who  stands  in  awe 
Of  God.  and  loves  his  sacred  law  ; 

His  seed  on  earth  shall  be  renown'd, 
And  with  successive  honors  crown'd. 

2  The  soul  that  's  fill'd  with  viitue's  light 
Shines  brightest  in  affliction's  t.ight; 

To  pity  the  distressed  inclined, 
As  well  as  just  to  all  mankind. 

3  His  lib'ral  favors  he  extends. 
To  some  he  gives,  to  others  lends; 
Yet  what  his  charity  in:; 

y  prudence  in  affairs. 
'  4  Beset  with  threatening  dangers  round, 

Unmoved  shail  he  maintain  his  ground 
,  The  sweet  remembrance  of  the  just 
'  Shall  flourish  when  he  sleep*  in  dust. 

P  S  A  L  M    92.  II.  2. 

From  the  cxiii-  Psalm  of  David, 
,  1  YE  saints  and  servants  of  the  Lord, 
i  The  triumph*  of  his  name  record; 
!      His  sacred  Name  for  e\er  bless: 

-  r  the  circling  sun  displays 
,  Hi*  li-in?  beams  or  setting  ray*. 
j      Due  praise  lo  his  great  Name  address. 

2  God  through  the  world  extends  his  sway, 

Fiona  of  eternal  day 
But  shadows  of  hi*  glory  are  : 
With  him  uho-e  maj<  sty  excel*. 
Who  made  the  heaven  in  which  he  dwells, 
o  created  pow<  r  c  tmpare. 

3  Though  't  is  beneath  his  state  lo  view 
In  highest  heaven  wh 

Yet  he  to  eaith  vouchsafes  his  care; 
He  take*  the  needy  from  his  cell, 
Advancing  him  in  court*  to  dwell, 

Companion  of  the  greatest  there. 

PSALM    93.  CM. 

From  the  cxv.  P~a!m  of  David. 
1  LORD,  not  to  us.  we  claim  no  share, 
But  ;  N  uue 

.  for  thy  mercy's  sake, 
Aud  truth's  eternal  fame 


30  psa 

2  Why  should  the  Heathen  cry,  "  Where  's 

now 
The  God  whom  ye  adore  ?" 
Convince  them  that  in  heaven  thou  art, 
And  uncontroll'd  thy  power. 

3  O  Israel,  make  the  Lord  your  trust, 
Who  is  your  help  and  shield  ; 

Prie-t-.  Le  vites,  trust  in  him  alone, 
Who  only  help  can  yield. 

4  Let  all  who  truly  fear  the  Lord 
On  him  they  fear  rely  ; 

Who  them  in  danger  can  defend, 
And  all  their  wants  supply. 

5  Of  u=  lie  oft  has  mindful  heen, 
And  Israel's  house  will  bless  ; 

Prie-t=,  Levites,  proselytes,  e'en  all 
Who  his  great  Name  confess. 

6  On  you,  and  on  your  heirs,  he  will 
Increase  of  blessings  bring  : 

Thrice  happy  you,  who  favorites  are 
Of  this  almighty  King  ! 

7  Heaven's  highest  orb  of  glory  he 
His  empire's  seat  design'd  ; 

And  gave  this  lower  globe  of  earth 
A  portion  to  mankind. 

8  They  who  in  death  and  silence  sleep 
To  him  no  praise  afford  ; 

But  we  will  bless  for  evermore 
Our  ever-living  Lord. 

PSALM    94.  C.   If. 

From  the  cxvi.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  MY"  soul  with  grateful  thoughts  of  love 
Entirely  is  possessed, 

Because  the  Lord  vouchsafed  to  hear 
The  voice  of  my  request. 

2  Sii.ce  he  has  now  his  ear  inclined, 
I  never  will  despair  ; 

But  still  in  all  the  straits  of  life 
To  him  address  my  prayer. 

3  With  deadly  sorrows  compass'd  round, 
With  pains  of  hell  oppres-'d, 

When  trembles  seized  my  aching  heart 
And  anguish  rack'd  my  breast, — 

4  On  God's  almighty  Name  I  call'd, 
And  thus  to  him  1  pray'd ; 

<(  Lord.  I  beseech  th^e  save  my  soul, 
With  sorrows  quite  dismay'd." 

5  How  just  and  needful  is  God, 
How  gracious  is  the  Lord  1 

Wl'i  saves  the  harmless,  and  to  me 
D  h:s  timely  help  afford. 

6  Then,  free  from  pensive  cares,  my  soul, 
Resume  thy  wonted  rest : 

For  God  has  wondrously  to  thee 
His  bounteous  love  express'd. 

7  When  death  alarm'd  me,  he  removed 
My  dangers  and  my  fears; 

My  feet  from  falling  he  secured, 
And  dried  my  eyes  from  tears. 


8  Therefore  my  life's  remaining  years, 
Which  God  to  me  shall  lend, 

Will  I,  in  praises  to  his  Name, 
And  in  his  service,  spend. 

9  In  God  I  trusted,  and  of  him 
Did  boast  in  greatest  fear: 

Though  in  my  trouble  I  exclaim'd, 
All  men  are  insincere. 

10  O  what  return  to  God  shall  I 
For  all  his  goodness  make? 

I  '11  praise  hi=  Name,  and  with  glad  zeal 
The  cup  of  blessing  take. 

11  I  Ml  pay  my  vows  among  his  saints 
Whose  blood  (howe'er  despised 

By  wicked  men)  in  God's  account 
Is  always  highly  prized. 

12  To  thee  I  '11  off'rings  bring  of  praise; 
And  while  T  bless  thy  Name, 

The  ju-t  performance  of  my  vows 
To  all  thy  saints  proclaim. 

13  They  in  Jerusalem  shall  meet, 
And  in  thy  house  shall  join 

To  bless  thy  Name  with  one  consent, 
Aud  mix  their  songs  with  mine. 

P  S  A  L  M    95.  C.    M. 

From  the  cxvii.  Psabn  of  David. 

1  WITH  cheerful  notes  let  all  the  earth 
To  heaven  their  voices  raise; 

Let  ali,  inspired  with  godly  mirth, 
Sing  solemn  hymns  of  praise. 

2  God's  tender  mercy  knows  no  bound, 
His  truth  shall  ne'er  decay; 

Then  let  the  willing  nations  round 
Their  grateful  tribute  pay. 

PSALM    96.  C.    M. 

From  the  cxviii.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  O  PRAISE  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good, 
His  mercies  ne'er  decay; 

That  his  kind  favors  ever  last, 
Let  thankful  Israel  say. 

2  Their  sense  of  his  eternal  love 
Let  Aaron's  house  expre>- ; 

And  that  it  never  fails,  let  all 
That  fear  the  Lord  confess. 

3  Far  better  't  is  to  trust  in  God, 
And  have  the  Lord  our  friend, 

Than  on  the  greatest  human  power 
ety  to  depend. 

4  The  Lord  has  been  my  help;  the  praise 
To  him  alone  belongs  : 

lie  is  my  Saviour  and  my  strength, 
He  only  claims  my  songs. 

5  Joy  fills  the  dwelling  of  the  just. 
Whom  God  has  saved  from  harm; 

For  wondrous  things  are  brought  to  pass 

By  his  almighty  arm. 
€  He.  by  his  own  re-i-tless  power, 

Has  endless  honor  wen  : 
The  saving  strength  of  his  right  hand 

Amazing  works  has  done. 


T  God  will  r*j(  suffer  me  to  f .ill, 
But  still  prul 

! 

me  chastised, 
'Till  tjuitf  <>f  • 

H 

\i\  i 

9  Then  open  wide  the  temple  gates 
To  which  the  just  n  , 

That  1  may  enter  in,  and  praUe 
My  gre  ll  •!•  liv'icr  there. 

10  Within  those  gates  of  God's  abode 

•■ 
Since  thou  hast  I  ne  safe, 

Thy  holy  Name  I   i 

11  That  which  the  builders  once  refused 

Thi*  i?  the  wondrous  work  of  God, 
The  work  of  God  alone. 

12  This  day  is  God's  :  let  all  the  land 
Exalt  their  cheerful  voice: 

u  Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  save  us  now 
And  make  us  still  rejoice." 

13  Him  that  approaches  in  God's  name 
Let  all  th'  assembly  bl 

D's  own  house 
II 

14  God  i-  the  Lord,  through  whom  we  all 
Both  light  and  comfort  find  : 

the  altar's  horns  with  cords 
The  chosen  victim  bind. 

15  Tboa  art  my  Lord.  O  God,  and  still 
I  'II  p- 

Because  thou  only  art  my  God, 
I  'II  celebrate  thy  fame. 

16  O  then  with  me  give  thanks  to  God, 
Who  still  doe-  gracious  prove  ; 

And  let  the  tribute  of  our  praise 
Be  endless  as  his  love. 

PSALM    97. 

From  the  cxix-  Psalm  of  Darid. 

PART    I.  ALEPH.  C.    M. 

1  HOW  bless'd  are  they  who  always  keep 

The  pure  and  perfect 
Who  never  from  the  sacred  paths 

Of  God's  commandments  '': 

rbo  to  his  righteous  laws 

H      •  ■   -•:  •       •     | 

And  have  with  fervent  humble  zeal, 
H.    ;    •       sought  to  win! 

3  Such  men  their  utmost  caution  use 

I       ban  each  tricked 
But  in  the  path  which  he  directs 
Wiih  constant  care  proceed. 

4  Thou  strictly  ha-t  enjoin'd  us,  Lord, 
To  learn  tin 

And  all  our  diligence  employ 
Thy  s£atutes  to  fulfil. 


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5  O  then  that  thy  most  holy  will 

And  I  the  curse  of  all  my  life 
By  thy  dnection  guide! 

6  Then  with  assurance  should  I  walk, 
From  all  confusion  fr«»e; 

!.  with  joy,  that  all  my  ways 
N\  ill i  thy  com 

7  My  upright  heart  shall  my  glad  mouth 

Wiiii  i  -  fill, 

Igments  taught, 
;nve  learn'd  thy  will. 

8  So  to  !'  :;;all  I 
Entire  observance  pay: 

O  then  for-ake  me  not,  my  God, 
Nor  cast  me  quite  am 


1  the  young  preserve  their  ways 
From  all  polluti 
By  making  still  their  course  of  life 
With  thy  commands  agree. 

2  With  hearty  zeal  for  thee  I  seek. 
To  thee  for  succor  pray ; 

O  surfer  not  my  careless  steps 
From  thy  right  paths  to  stray. 

3  Safe  in  my  heart,  and  closely  hid 
Thy  word,  my  Irea-nre,  lies, 

I  •  ith  timely  aid 

j      When  sinful  thoughts  arise. 

I  4  Secured  by  that,  my  eratefuJ  soul 
|     Shall  ever  bless 

0  teach  me  then  by  thy  just  laws 

i  iture  life  to  frame. 

5  My  lips  unlock'd  by  pious  zeal, 

I       ithen  have  declared 
How  well  the  judgments  of  thy  mouth 
D(  serve  our  best  regard. 

6  Whilst  in  the  way  of  thy  commands, 

I  found, 
Than  had  I  been  with  vast  increase 
!      Of  envied  riches  crown'd. 

7  Therefore  thy  just  and  upright  laws 
Shall  always  fill  my  mind  ; 

And  those  sound  rule-  which  thou  prescrib'st 
Entire  respect  shall  find. 

8  To  keep  thy  statutes  undefaced 
'     Shall  be  my  constai  I 

The  strict  remembrance  of  thy  word 
i      Shall  all  my  thoughts  employ. 

P.ART    III.       GIMEL.       C.    M. 

1  Be  gracious  to  thy  servant,  LORD  ; 
D  j  thou  my  life  defend, 

That  I  according  to  thy  word 
My  time  to  come  may  spend. 

2  Enlighten  both  my  eyes  and  mind, 

I  I  may  discern 

The  wondrous  things  which  they  behold 
y  just  precepts  learn. 


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3  My  fainting  soul  is  almost  pined, 
With  earnest  longing  spent, 

While  always  on  lite  eager  search 
Of  thy  just  will  intent. 

4  Thy  sharp  rebuke  shall  crush  the  proud, 
Whom  still  thy  curse  pursues  ; 

Since  they  to  walk  in  thy  right  ways 
Presumptuously  refuse. 

5  But  far  from  me  do  thou,  O  Lord 
Contempt  and  shame  remove ; 

For  1  Ihy  sacred  law  affect 
With  undissembled  love, 

6  For  thy  commands  have  always  been 
My  comfort  and  delight; 

By  them  I  learn  with  prudent  care 
To  guide  my  steps  aright. 

PART     IV.       DALETH.       C.  M. 

1  My  soul,  oppressed  with  deadly  care, 
Close  to  the  dust  doth  cleave; 

Revive  me,  Lord,  and  let  me  now 
Thy  promised  aid  receive. 

2  To  thee  I  still  declared  my  ways, 
And  thou  inclin'dst  thine  ear; 

0  teach  me  then  my  future  life 
By  thy  just  laws  to  steer. 

3  If  thou  wilt  make  me  know  thy  laws, 
And  by  their  guidance  walk, 

The  wondrous  works  which  thou  hast  done 
Shall  be  my  constant  talk. 

1  But  see,  my  soul  within  me  sinks, 
Press'd  down  with  weighty  care; 

Do  thou,  according  to  thy  word, 
My  waited  strength  repair. 

5  Far,  far  from  me  be  all  false  ways 
And  lying  arts  removed  ; 

But  kindly  grant  I  still  may  keep 
The  path  by  thee  approved. 

6  Thy  faithful  ways,  thou  GOD  of  truth, 
My  happy  choice  I  've  made: 

Thy  judgments,  as  my  rule  of  life, 
Before  me  always  laid. 

7  My  care  has  been  to  make  my  life 

With  thy  commands  agree; 
O  then  prererve  thy  servant,  LORD, 
From  shame  and  ruin  free, 

8  So  in  the  way  of  thy  commands 
Shall  1  with  pleasure  run; 

And,  with  a  heart  enlarged  with  joy, 
Successfully  go  on. 


PART    V. 


C.    Iff. 


1  Instruct  me  in  thy  statutes,  Lord, 
Thy  righteous  paths  display j 

And  I  from  them,  through  all  my  life, 
Will  never  go  astray. 

2  If  thou  true  wisdom  from  above 
Wilt  graciously  impart. 

To  keep  thy  perfect  laws  I  will 
Devote  my  zealous  heart. 


3  Direct  me  in  the  sacred  ways 
To  which  thy  precepts  lead; 

Because  my  chief  delight  has  been 
Thy  righteous  paths  to  tread. 

4  Do  thou  to  thy  most  just  commands 
Incline  my  willing  heart; 

Let  no  desire  of  worldly  wealth 
From  thee  my  thoughts  divert. 

5  From  those  vain  objects  turn  mine  eyes, 
Which  this  false  world  displays; 

But  give  me  lively  power  and  strength 
To  keep  thy  righteous  ways. 

6  Confirm  the  promise  of  thy  word, 

And  give  thy  servant  aid, 
Who  to  transgress  thy  sacred  laws 
Is  awfully  afraid. 

7  The  censure  and  reproach  I  fear, 
In  mercy,  Lord,  remove; 

For  all  the  judgments  thou  ordain'st 
Are  full  of  grace  and  love. 

8  Thou  know'st  how  after  thy  commands 
My  longing  heart  does  pant; 

0  then  make  haste  to  raise  me  up, 
And  promised  succor  grant. 

PART    VI.        VAU.        C.    M. 

1  Thy  constant  blessing.  Lord,  bestow 
To  cheer  my  drooping  heart; 

To  me,  according  to  thy  word, 
Thy  saving  health  impart 

2  So  shall  I,  whosoe'er  upbraids, 
This  ready  answer  make; 

"In  God  I  trust,  who  never  will 
His  faithful  promise  break." 

3  Then  let  not  quite  the  word  of  truth 
Be  from  my  mouth  removed  ; 

Since  still  my  ground  of  steadfast  hope, 
Thy  judgments,  LORD,  have  proved. 

4  So  I  to  keep  thy  righteous  laws 
Will  all  my  study  bend; 

And  constantly  my  time  to  come 
In  their  observance  spend. 

5  My  soul  shall  gladly  walk  at  large 
From  all  oppression  free, 

Since  I  resolve  to  make  my  life 
With  thy  commands  agree. 

6  My  longing  heart  and  ravish'd  soul 
Shall  both,  o'erflow  with  joy, 

When  in  thy  loved  commandments  I 
My  happy  hours  employ. 

7  Then  will  I  to  thy  holy  laws 
Lift  up  my  willing  hands; 

My  car*1  and  business  then  shall  be 
To  study  thy  commands. 

PART    VII.       ZAIN.       C.  M. 
1 1  According  to  thy  promised  grace, 

IThv  favor,  Lord,  extend  ; 
Make  good  to  me  the  word  on  which 
Thy"servant's  hopes  depend. 


2  That  only  comfort  in  distress 

II  my  griefs  r 
I  d  me  round, 

•  undent  date 
I  Quick  I  r  caJI'd  to  mind, 
Till,  ravish'd  wRh  inch  thought-. 
Did  ipeedj  comfort  find. 

4  Thy  i    ::  I  my  Ik-  irt  by  day, 
H                                 ghts  by  night: 

I  thl  ii  '.•   1   :  j   thy. 

To  guide  my  steps  aright 

5  That  peace  of  mind,  which  has  my  soul 
In  dcrp  distress  sustain'd, 

By  strict  obedience  to  thy  will 
I  happily  obl.iin'd. 

PART  VIII.       CHETH.       C.   M. 

1  O  Lord,  my  God.  my  portion  thou 
And  sure  possession  art; 

Thy  words  I  steadfastly  resolve 
To  treasure  in  my  heart. 

2  "With  all  the  strength  of  warm  desire 
I  did  thy  grace  implore; — 

.rcording  to  thy  word, 
Thy  mercy's  boundless  store. 

3  With  deep  reflection  and  strict  care 
On  all  my  \\  •;. 

And  so,  reclaimed  to  thy  just  paths, 
roughL 

4  Prolonging  not  the  lime,  my  soul 

!  without  delay 
.  h,  that  I  might  never  more 
From  thy  commandments  stray. 

5  To  such  as  fear  thy  holy  Name 
Myself  1  closely  join  ; 

To  all  who  their  obedient  wills 
To  thy  commands  resign. 

6  O'er  all  the  earth  thy  mercy,  Lord, 
Abundantly  is  shed  ; 

0  grant  that  I  may  truly  learn 
Thy  sacred  paths  to  tread. 

PART     IX.       TETH.       C.    ML 

1  With  me.  thy  servant,  thou  hast  dealt 

graciously,  O  Lord  ; 
Repeated  benefit*  hestow'd, 
According  to  thy  worst 

2  Teach  me  the  sacred  skill  by  which 
Right  judgment  is  attain'd, 

lief  of  thy  commands 
-t!y  iem.iin'd. 

3  Before  affliction  stopp'd  my  course, 
My  footstep* 

But  I  have  since  been  disciplined 
Thy  precepts  to  obey. 

4  Thou  art,  O  Lord,  supremely  good, 
And  all  thou  d 

On  me,  tl  -cern, 

Thy  saving  skill  bestow. 


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felt 
.  rod, 
d  keep 
i  Uod. 

i.i  thy  mouth  proceeds, 
Than  in  :  ■  thousand  mines 

:   and  of  gold. 
PART    X.       JOD. 
I  To  me,  who  am  the  workmanship 
mighty  hand?. 
•    !y  understanding  give 

D  to  thy  saints 
I  will  afford, 
d  my  hopes, 
Who  trusted  in  thy  word. 

gat  thy  judgments  are,  I  now 

And  that  in  faithfulness,  O  LORD, 
Thou  hast  addicted  me. 

4  O  let  thy  tender  mercy  now 
i      Afford  me  needful  aid  ; 

|  According  to  thy  promise,  LORD, 
To  me,  thy  servant,  made. 

5  To  me  thy  savii  g  grace  restore, 
That  I  again  may  live; 

Whose  soul  can  relish  no  delight 
But  what  thy  precepts  give. 

6  In  thy  blest  statutes  let  my  heart 

CoDtHHM 

Tint  guilt  and  shame,  the  sinner's  lot, 
never  me  confound. 

PART    XI.       CAPH.       C.    M. 

1  My  soul  with  long  expectance  faints 
To  see  thy  saving  grace; 

Yet  still  on  thy  unerring  word 
My  confidence  I  place. 

2  My  very  eyes  consume  and  fail 
With  waiting  for  thy 

0  when  wilt  thou  thy  kind  relief 
j      And  promised  aid  afford  ? 

3  Thy  wonted  kindness.  Lord,  restore, 
I      My  drooping  heart  to  cheer  ; 

That  by  thy  rie 

My  life's  whole  course  may  steer. 

PART    XII.       LAMED.       C.    M. 

1  For  ever  and  for  ever.  Lord, 
Unchanged  thou  dost  remain; 

Thy  word,  establish'd  in  the  I.- 

D     -  all  their  orbs  - 

12  Through  circling  aere?.  Lord,  thy  truth 

Fmmove  ib  •   • 
I  As  doth  the  earth,  which  thou  uphold'st 

By  thine  almighty  hand. 

3  All  things  the  course  by  thee  ordain?d 
j      E'en  to  this  day  fulfil  : 

ire  thy  faithful  subjects  all, 
j      And  servants  of  thy  will. 


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4  Unless  thy  sacred  law  had  been 
My  comfort  and  delight, 

I  must  have  fainted  and  expired 
Id  dark  affliction's  night. 

5  Thy  precepts  therefore  from  my  thoughts 
Shall  never,  Lord,  depart, 

For  thou  by  them  hast  to  new  life 
Restored  my  dying  heart. 

6  I  've  seen  an  end  of  what  we  call 
Perfection  here  below ; 

But  thy  commandments,  like  thyself, 
No  change  or  period  know. 

PART   XIII.      MEM.       C.   M. 

1  The  love  that  to  thy  laws  I  bear 
No  language  can  display  ; 

They  with  fresh  wonders  entertain 
My  raptured  thoughts  all  day. 

2  My  feet  with  care  I  have  refiain'd 
From  every  sinful  way, 

That  to  thy  sacred  word  I  might 
Entire  obedience  pay. 

3  I  have  not  from  thy  judgments  stray'd, 
By  vain  desires  misled  ; 

For,  Lord,  thou  hast  instructed  me 
Thy  righteous  paths  to  tread. 

4  How  sweet  are  all  thy  words  to  me! 

0  what  divine  repast! 

How  much  more  grateful  to  my  soul 
Than  honey  to  my  taste ! 

5  Taught  by  thy  sacred  precepts,  I 
With  heav'nly  skill  am  blest; 

Through  which  the  treach'rous  ways  of  sin 

1  utterly  detest 

PART    XIV.      NUN.       C.    M. 

1  Thy  word  is  to  my  feet  a  lamp, 
The  way  of  truth  to  show  : 

A  watch-light,  to  point  out  the  path 
In  which  I  ought  to  go. 

2  I  've  vow'd,  and  from  my  cov'nant,  LORD, 
Will  never  start  aside, 

That  in  thy  righteous  judgments  I 
Will  steadfastly  abide. 

3  Let  still  my  sacrifice  of  praise 
With  thee  acceptance  find  ; 

And  in  thy  righteous  judgments,  Lord, 
Instruct  my  willing  mind. 

4  Thy  testimonies  I  have  made 
My  heritage  and  choice  ; 

For  they,  when  other  comforts  fail, 
My  drooping  heart  rejoice. 

5  My  heart  with  early  zeal  began 
Thy  statutes  to  obey, 

And,  till  my  course  of  life  is  done, 
Shall  keep  thine  upright  way 

PART    XV.       SAMECH.       C.   M. 

1  Decettful  thoughts  and  practices 
I  utterly  detest ; 

But  lo  thy  law  affection  bear 
Too  great  to  be  express'd. 


2  My  hiding-place,  my  refuge-tower 
And  shield  art  thou,  O  Lord  ; 

I  firmly  anchor  all  my  hopes 
On  thv  unerring  word. 

3  Away  from  me,  ye  wicked  men, 
Approach  not  my  abode; 

lYor  fmnly  I  resolve  to  keep 
Tbe  precepts  of  my  God. 

4  According  to  thy  gracious  word, 
From  danger  set  me  free; 

Nor  make  me  of  those  hopes  ashamed 
That  I  repose  on  thee. 

PART    XVI.        AIN.       C.    M 

J  Mine  eyes,  alas!  begin  to  fail, 

In  long  expectance  held  ; 
Till  thy  salvation  they  behold 

And  righteous  word  fulfill'd. 

2  To  me,  thy  servant  in  distress, 
Thy  wonted  grace  display, 

And  discipline  my  willing  heart 
Thy  statutes  to  obey. 

3  On  me,  devoted  to  thy  fear, 
Thy  sacred  skill  bestow, 

That  of  thy  testimonies  I 
The  full  extent  may  know. 

4  Thy  laws  and  precepts  I  account 
In  all  respect*  divine; 

They  teach  me  to  discern  the  right, 
And  all  false  ways  decline. 

PART   XVII.      PE.      C.    M. 

1  The  wonders  which  thy  laws  contain 
No  words  can  represent ; 

Therefore  to  learn  and  practise  them 
My  zealous  heart  is  bent. 

2  The  very  entrance  to  thy  word 
Celestial  light  displays, 

And  knowledge  of  true  happiness 
To  simplest  minds  conveys. 

3  With  eager  hopes  I  waiting  stood, 
And  fainting  with  desire, 

That  of  thy  wise  commands  I  might 
The  sacred  skill  acquire. 

4  With  favor,  Lord,  look  down  on  me, 
Who  thy  relief  implore  ; 

As  thou  art  wont  to  visit  those 
Who  thy  blest  Name  adore. 

5  Directed  by  thy  heavenly  word 
Let  all  my  footsteps  be  ; 

Nor  wickedness  of  any  kind 
Dominion  have  o'er  me. 

6  On  me,  devoted  to  thy  fear, 
Lord,  make  thy  face  to  shine  : 

Thy  statutes  both  to  know  and  keep 
My  heart  with  zeal  incline. 

PART  XVIII.       TSADDI.       CM. 

1  Thou  art  the  righteous  Judge,  in  whom 
Wrong'd  innocence  may  trust; 

And,  like  thyself,  thy  judgments,  Lord 
In  all  respects  are  just. 


2  Mod  just  and  true  tho«r  statutes  were 
Which  thou  didst 

And  al!  with  faithfulness  perform'd 

3  Lorp     ■  word  of  Ihine, 

:  ed, 
I<  puif,  ..ik!  tor  t  |.  i ;   tl  truth 
By  in--,  thy  servant,  | 

4  Thy  liibtunauif  ii  ihall  then  endure 
When  tone  itself  i   past ; 

Thy  law  i<  truth  itself,  that  truth 
Which  shall  foi  ever  last 

5  Though  trouhle,  anguish,   doubts,  and 

To  corapani  me  unite; 
Be-<  t  with  danger,  still  I  make 
Thy  prteppli  my  delight. 

6  Eternal  and  unerring  rules 
Thy  iestiasoak  - 

Teach  rne  the  wisdom  that  will  make 
My  soul  fur  ever  live. 

PART    XIX.       KOPH.       C.    M. 

1  With  my  whole  heart  to  God  I  call'd — 
Lord,  hear  my  earnest  cry; 

And  (  thy  statutes  to  perform 
Will  all  my  care  apply. 

2  Again  more  fervently  I  pray'd— 

•  e,  thai  I  in  ly 
Thy  testimonies  fully  know, 
And  steadfastly  obey. 

3  My  earlier  prayer  the  dawning  day 
Prevented,  while  I  cried 

To  him  upon  whose  faithful  word 
My  hope  alone  relied. 

4  Lord,  hear  my  supplicating  voice, 
And  wonted  favor  show  ; 

0  quicken  me,  and  so  approve 
Thy  judgments  ever  true. 

5  Concerning  thy  divine  commands 
Rfj  l   ill  km  known,  of  old 

That  they  were  true,  and  shall  their  truth 
To  endless  ages  hold. 

PART    XX.      BK8CH.      C.    M. 

1  Consider  my  affliction,  Lord, 
And  me  from  bondage  draw  ; 

Think  on  thy  servant  in  i 
Who  ne'er  forgets  thy  law. 

2  Defend  my  cause,  and  me  to  save 
Thy  timely  aid  a/ford; 

With  beams  of  mercy  quicken  me, 
According  to  thy  word. 

3  From  harden'd  sinners  thou  remov'st 
Salvation  far 

Tis  just  thou  should'st  withdraw  from  them 
Who  from  thy  statute! 

4  Since  great  thy  tender  mercies  are 
To  all  who  the- 

According  to  thy  judgments.  Lord, 
My  fainting  hopes  rtstoie. 


r,  O  my  gracious  God, 
II    r  I  thy  | 

ken  me  with  !  • 
Of  men 

■  rne  thy  truth 

So  shall  thy  righteous  judgments  firm 

PART    XXI.       FCHIX. 

1  Thy  sacred  word  my  joyful  breast 
Wiih  heav'nly  rapture  warms; 

spoils  of  war, 

u  transporting  charms. 

2  Perfidious  practices  and  lies 

I  utterly  d<  lest  : 
But  to  thy  laws  affcetion  bear 

I  d. 

3  Sev'n  time=  a  d  i_v,  with  grateful  voice, 
'1  hv  pr  lises  I  resound, 

J     nd  ihy  judgments  all 
With  truth  and  justice  crown'd. 

4  Secure,  substantial  peace  have  they 
Who  truly  love  thy  law- 
No  smiling  mischief  them  can  tempt, 

Nor  frowning  dangej 

5  For  thy  salvation  I  have  hoped, 
And,  though  so  long  delay'd, 

With  cheerful  zeal  and  anxious  care 
All  thy  commands  obey'd. 

6  Thy  testimonies  I  have  kept, 
And  constantly  obey'd  ; 

Because  the  love  I  bore  to  them 
Thy  service  easy  made. 

7  From  stiict  observance  of  thy  laws 
I  never  yet  withdrew  ; 

Convinced  that  my  most  secret  way* 
Are  open  to  thy  view. 

PART  XXII.       TAU.       C.   M. 

1  To  my  r^qup-t  and  earnest  cry 
Attend,  O  gracious  Lord; 

Inspire  my  heait  with  heavenly  skill, 
According  to  thy  word. 

2  Let  my  repeated  prayer  at  last 
Bifiif?  thy  throne  appear; 

According  to  thy  plighted  word, 
For  my  relief  draw  near. 

3  Then  shall  my  grateful  lips  return 
The  tribute  of  their  prai-e. 

When  thou  thy  counsels  hast  reveal'd, 
And  taught  me  thy  just  way;. 

.  gue  the  praises  of  thy  word 
Shall  thankfully  resound; 

For  thy  command?  are  right,  thy  laws 
Willi  truth  and  ju-tice  crown'd. 

5  LK  thy  almighty  arm  appear, 

y  aid ; 
For  I  toe  laws  thou  hast  oidain'd 
My  heart's  free  choice  have  made. 


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6  My  soul  has  waited  long  to  see 
Thy  saving  grace  restored  : 

Nor  comfort  knew,  but  what  thy  laws, 
Thy  heavenly  laws  afford. 

7  Prolong  my  life,  that  I  may  sing 
My  great  Restorer's  praise; 

Whose  justice,  from  the  depths  of  wo, 
tinting  soul  shall  raise. 

8  Though  like  a  sheep  that  's  lost  I  've 

stiay'd, 
And  from  thy  ways  declined, 
Do  thou,  O  Lord,  thy  sen-ant  seek, 
Who  keeps  thy  laws  in  mind. 

PSALM    96.  C.    M. 

From  the  cxxi.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  TO  Sion's  hill  I  lift  my  eyes, 
From  thence  expecting  aid  ; 

From  Sion's  hill  and  Sion's  God, 
Who  heaven  and  earth  ha3  made. 

2  lie  will  not  let  thy  foot  be  moved, 
Thy  guardian  will  no' 

Behold,  the  God  who  slumbers  not 
Will  favord  Israel  keep. 

3  Shelter'd  beneath  th'  Almighty's  wings, 
Thou  shalt  securely  rest, 

Where  neither  sun  nor  moon  shall  thee 
By  day  or  night  molest. 

4  From  common  accidents  of  life 
The  Lord  shall  guard  thee  still ; 

'T  is  even  he  that  shall  preserve 
Thy  soul  from  every  ill. 

5  At  home,  abroad,  in  peace,  in  war, 
Thy  God  shall  thee  defend  ; 

Conduct  thee  through  life's  pilgrimage, 
Safe  to  thy  journey's  end. 

PSALM    99.  C.    M. 

From  the  cxxii  Psalm  of  David- 

1  O'T  WAS  a  joyful  sound,  to  hear 
Our  tribes  devoutly  say, 

tJp,  Israel,  to  the  temple  haste, 
And  keep  your  festal  day! 

2  At  Salem's  courts  we  must  appear, 
With  our  assembled  powers, 

In  strong  and  beauteous  order  ranged 
Like  her  united  towers. 

3  'T  is  thither,  by  divine  command, 
The  tribes  of  God  repair, 

Before  his  ark  to  ceiebi  «te 

His  Name  with  praise  and  prayer 

4  O,  ever  pray  for  Salem's  peace; 
For  they  shall  prosp'rous  be, 

Thou  holy  city  of  our  God, 
Who  bear  true  love  to  thee. 

5  May  peace  within  thy  sacred  walb 
A  constant  guest  be  found, 

With  plenty  and  prosperity 
Thy  palaces  be  crown'd. 

6  For  my  dear  brethren's  sake,  and  friends 
No  less  than  brethren  dear, 

I  '11  pray — May  peace  in  Salem's  towers 
A  constant  guest  appear. 


7  But  most  of  all  I  Ml  seek  thy  good, 

And  ever  wish  thee  well, 
For  Sion  and  the  temple's  sake, 

Where  God  vouchsafes  to  dwell. 

PSALM     100.  C.    M. 

From  the  cxiiv.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  HAD  not  the  Lord,  may  Israel  say, 
On  Israel's  side  engaged, 

The  foe  had  quickly  swallow'd  us, 
So  furiously  he  raged. 

2  Had  not  the  Lord  himself  vouchsafed 
To  check  his  fierce  control, 

The  adversary's  dreary  flood 
Had  overwhelm'd  our  soul. 

3  But  praised  be  our  eternal  Lord, 
Who  left  us  not  hi?  prey ; 

The  snare  is  broke,  his  rage  disarm'd, 
And  we  again  are  free. 

4  Secure  in  God's  almighty  Name 
Our  confidence  remains; 

The  God  who  made  both  heaven  and  earth 
Of  both  sole  monarch  reigns. 

PSALM    101.  C.  M. 

From  the  cxxv.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  WHO  place  on  Sion's  God  their  trust 
Like  Sion's  rock  shall  stand  ; 

Like  her  immoveably  be  fix'd 
By  his  almighty  hand. 

2  Look  how  the  hills  on  every  side 
Jerusalem  enclose; 

So  stands  the  Lord  around  his  saints, 
To  guard  them  from  their  foes. 

3  Be  good,  O  righteous  God,  to  those 
Who  righteous  deeds  affect ; 

The  heart  that  innocence  retains 
Let  innocence  protect. 

4  All  those  who  walk  in  crooked  paths, 
The  Lord  shall  soon  d- 

Cut  offth'  unjust,  but  crown  the  saints 
With  lasting  peace  and  joy. 

PSALM     102.  C.  M. 

From  the  cxxvii.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  WE  build  with  fruitless  cost,  unless 
The  Lord  the  pile  sustain  ; 

Unless  the  Lord  the  city  keep, 
The  watchman  wake3  in  vain. 

2  In  vain  we  rise  before  the  day, 
And  late  to  rest  repair, 

Allow  no  respite  to  our  toil, 
And  eat  the  bread  of  care. 

3  Supplies  of  life,  with  ease  to  them, 
He  on  his  saints  bestows  ; 

He  crowns  their  lal>ors  with  success, 
Their  nights  with  safe  repose. 

PSALM    103.  C.    M. 

From  the  cxxviii.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  The  man  is  bless'd  that  fears  the  Lord 

Nor  only  worship  pays, 
But  keeps  his  steps  confined  with  care 
To  his  appointed  ways. 


2  He  shall  upon  the  sweet  returns 
Of  hi-  own  bfauf  tVtii  ; 

Without  dependence  lire,  md  see 

3  NX  ii<»  ban  the  Lord  shall  proapartbuc; 
1 1 1 in  Sion'i  God  sh  i 

And  giant  him  all  his  days  tu  see 
Jt  ill-  :   •  art   -  . 


PSALM    104. 


S.  M. 


From  tde  exxx.  Mb  of  DaviJ. 

1  FROM  lowest  depths  of  wo 
To  God  I  sent  my  cry; 

Lord,  hear  my  supplicating  voice, 
And  graciously  reply. 

2  SlionldsttlMi]  severely  judge, 
Wh  >  can  the  U 

But  thou  (brgiv'st,  leal  ive  despond, 
And  quite  renounce  thy  fa  n. 

3  Mi  mill  willi  patience  waits 
For  thee,  the  living  Lord  ; 

My  hopes  are  on  thy  promise  built, 
Thy  never-failh.g  word. 

4  Mj  longing  eyes  look  out 
For  thy  enlivening  raj, 

More  duly  than  the  morning  watch 
To  spy  the  dawning  day. 

5  Let  Israel  trust  in  God, 

No  bounds  his  mercy  knows  ; 
The   plenteous   source  and  spring   from 
whence 
Eternal  succor  flows : 

6  Whose  friendly  streams  to  us 
Supplies  in  want  com  ey  ; 

A  healing  spring,  a  spring  to  cleanse 
And  wash  our  guilt  away. 

P  S  A  L  M    105.  III.   1. 

From  the  exxxi.  Pealm  of  David. 

1  LORD,  for  ever  at  thy  side 
Let  my  place  and  portion  be: 

Strip  me  of  the  robe  of  pride, 
Clothe  me  with  humility. 

2  Meekly  may  my  soul  receive 
All  thy  spirit  hath  reveal'd ; 

Thou  hast  spoken — I  believe, 
Though  the  oracle  be  seal'd. 

3  Humble  as  a  little  child, 
Weaned  from  the  mother's  breast, 

By  no  subtleties  beguiled, 
On  thy  faithful  word  I  rest. 

4  Is  rael !  now  and  evermore 

In  the  Lord  Jehovah  trust; 
Him,  in  all  his  ways  adore, 
Wise,  and  wonderful,  and  just. 

PSALM     106.  C.   M. 

From  the  exxxii.  P.-alm  of  David. 
1  O,  WITH  due  rev'rence,  let  us  all 

To  God's  abode  repair  ; 
And,  prostrate  at  hi*  footstool  fall'n, 
Pour  out  our  humble  pi  aver. 
4 


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2  Arise,  O  Lord,  and  now  possess 
Thy  constant  place  of  i  •  -I  ; 

Be  that,  not  only  with  thy  aik. 
Hut  with  thy  j>t- 

3  Clothe  thou  thy  priests  with  righteousness. 
Make  thou  thy  saints  n 

And,  for  (i ij 

1 It  U  thy  anoiuted's  voice. 

4  Fair  Sion  doav,  in  (Jod's  esteem, 
All  otlu  i 

His  place  of  everlasting  i 
Where  he  desires  to  dwell. 

5  Hef  store  th'  Almighty  will  increase, 
Her  poor  with  plenty  bleat; 

Her  saints  shall  shout  tor  joy,  her  priests 
EDs  saving  health  confess. 


PSALM     107. 


C.   M. 


From  the  exxxiii.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  HONV  vast  must  their  advantage  be. 
How  great  their  pleasure  prove, 

Who  live  like  brethren,  and  consent 
In  offices  of  love! 

2  True  love  is  like  the  precious  oil, 
Which,  pour'd  on  Aaron's  head, 

Ran  down  his  beard,  and  o'er  his  robes 
Its  costly  fragrance  shed. 

3  'Tis  like  refreshine  dew,  which  does 
On  Hennon's  top  distil  ; 

Or  like  the  early  drops,  that  fall 
On  Sion's  favor'd  hill. 

4  For  Sion  is  the  chosen  seat 
NVhere  the  Almighty  King 

The  promised  blessing  has  ordain'd, 
And  life's  eternal  spring. 

PSALM    108.  C.    M. 

From  die  exxxiv.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  BLESS  God,  ye  servants,  that  attend 
Upon  his  solemn  state, 

That  in  his  temple's  hallow'd  courts 
With  humble  rev'rence  wait. 

2  Within  his  house  lift  up  your  hands 
And  bless  his  holy  Name: 

From  Sion  bless  thy  Israel,  Lord, 
Who  earth  and  heaven  didst  frame. 

PSALM    109.  C.   M. 

From  the  exxxv.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  O  PRAISE  the  Lord  with  one  consent. 
And  magnify  his  Name; 

Let  all  the  servants  of  the  Lord 
His  worthy  praise  proclaim. 

2  Praise  him  all  ye  that  in  his  house 
Attend  with  CO 

NVitli  those  that  to  his  outmost  courts 
With  humble  zeal  repair. 

3  For  God  his  own  peculiar  choice 
Th*>  sons  of  Jacob  makes; 

And  Israel's  offspring  for  his  own 
Most  valued  treasure  takes. 


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4  That  God  is  great,  we  often  have 
By  glad  experience  found  : 

And  seen  how  he,  with  wondrous  power, 
Above  ail  gods  is  ciown'd. 

5  For  he,  with  unresisted  strength, 
Performs  his  sovereign  will, 

In  heaven  and  earth,  and  wat'ry  stores 
That  earth's  deep  caverns  fill. 

6  Their  just  returns  of  thanks  to  God 
Let  grateful  Israel  pay; 

Nor  let  anointed  Aaron's  race 
To  bless  the  Lord  delay. 

7  Their  sense  of  his  unbounded  love 
Let  Levi's  hou=e  express; 

And  let  all  those  who  fear  the  LORD, 
His  Name  for  ever  bless. 

8  Let  all  with  thanks  his  wondrous  works 
In  Sion's  courts  proclaim; 

Let  them  in  Salem,  where  he  dwells, 
Exalt  his  holy  Name. 

PS  A  L3I     110.  II.  4. 

From  the  cxxxvi.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  TO  God,  the  mighty  Lord, 
Your  joyful  thanks  repeat; 

To  him  due  praise  afford, 

As  good  as  he  is  great : 

For  God  does  prove 

Our  constant  friend; 
His  boundless  love 
Shall  never  end. 

2  To  him,  whose  wondrous  power 
All  other  gods  obey, 

Whom  earthly  kings  adore, 
Your  grateful  homage  pay: 
For  God  &c. 

3  By  his  almighty  hand 
Amazing  woiks  are  wrought; 

The  heavens  by  his  command 
Were  to  perfection  brought : 
For  God  &c. 

4  He  spread  the  ocean  round 
About  the  spacious  land  ; 

And  bade  the  rising  ground 
Above  the  waters  stand: 
For  God  kc 

5  By  him  the  heavens  display 
Their  num'rous  hosts  of  light, 

The  sun  to  rule  by  day, 

The  moon  and  stars,  by  night : 
For  God  i:c. 

6  He,  in  our  depth  of  woes, 
On  us  with  favor  thought; 

And  from  our  cruel  foes 

In  peace  and  safety  brought : 
For  God  &c 

7  He  does  the  food  supply 
On  which  all  creatures  live: 

To  God,  who  reigns  on  high, 
Eternal  praises  give  : 
For  God  will  prove 

Our  constant  friend; 
His  boundless  love 
Shall  never  end. 


PSALM    111.  L.  M. 

From  the  cxxxvii.  Psalm  of  David 

1  WHEN  we,  our  weary  limbs  to  rest, 
Sat  down  by  proud  Euphrates'  stream, 

We  wept,  with  doleful  thoughts  oppress'd, 
And  Sion  was  our  mornful  theme. 

2  Our  harps,  that,  when  with  joy  we  sung 
Were  wont  their  tuneful  parts  to  bear, 

With  silent  strings  neglected  hung 
On  willow  trees  that  wither'd  there. 

3  O  Salem,  our  once  happy  seat, 
When  I  of  thee  forgetful  prove, 

Let  then  my  trembling  hand  forget 

The  speaking  strings  with  art  to  move! 

4  If  1  to  mention  thee  forbear, 
Perpetual  silence  be  my  doom; 

Or  if  my  chiefest  joy  compare 
With  thee,  Jerusalem,  my  home! 

PSALM    112.  CM. 

From  the  cxxxviii.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  WITH  my  whole  heart,  my  God  and 

King, 
Thy  praise  I  will  proclaim; 
Before  the  mighty  I  will  sing, 
And  bless  thy  holy  Name." 

2  I  'II  worship  at  thy  sacred  seat, 
And,  with  thy  love  inspired, 

The  praises  of  thy  truth  repeat, 
O'er  all  thy  works  admired. 

3  Thou  graciously  inclin'dst  thine  ear, 
When  I  to  thee  did  cry; 

And,  when  my  soul  was  press'd  with  fear 
Didst  inward  strength  supply. 

4  For  God,  although  enthroned  on  high, 
Does  thence  the  poor  respect; 

The  proud,  far  off,  his  scornful  eye 
Beholds  with  just  neglect. 

5  Though  I  with  troubles  am  oppress'd, 
He  shall  my  foes  disarm, 

Relievd  my  sold  when  most  distress'd, 
And  keep  me  safe  from  harm. 

6  The  Lord,  whose  mercies  ever  last, 
Shall  fix  my  happy  state  ; 

And  mindful  of  his  favors  past, 
Shall  his  own  work  complete. 

PSALM    113.  L.   M. 

From  the  cxxxix-  Psalm  of  D;tvid. 

1  THOU,  Lord,  by  strictest  search  hast 

known 
My  rising  up  and  lying  down ; 
My  secret  thoughts  are  known  to  thee, 
Known  long  before  conceived  by  me. 

2  Thine  eye  my  bed  and  path  surveys, 
My  public  haunts  and  private  ways: 
Thou  know'st  what 't  is  my  lips  would  vent, 
My  yet  unutter'd  words'  intent. 

3  Surrounded  by  thy  power  I  stand, 
On  every  side  I  find  thy  hand  : 

O  skill  for  human  reach  too  high  ! 
Too  dazzling  bright  for  mortal  eye' 


4  From  thy  all-seeing  Spirit,  Lord, 
^  :  ling-place  does  earth  I 

U  where  cm  I  Ike  influence  *hun, 
Or  whither  from  thy  nmence  rati 

5  [fan 

T  is  there  thoti  .:  'J  in  light; 

If  to  the  world  ii : 

There  also  hast  thou  thine  anode. 

6  If  I  t!:-  I  cain, 
And  riy 

E'en  there,  in  earth's  remotest  land, 
1  still  should  find  thy  guiding  hand. 

7  Or,  ihoaM  I  try  to  shun  thy  sight 
Beneath  the  sable  wings  of  night, 

e  pit-rcing  ray, 
Would  kindle  darkness  into  day. 

8  The  veil  of  night  is  no  disguise, 

N  I  fr.  in  tliy  all-searching  eye?; 

Through  naidiiight  shades  thou  find'st  thy 

As  in  the  blazing  noon  of  day. 

9  Thou  know'st  the  texture  of  my  heart, 
My  reins  ard  every  vital  part  : 

I  'II  praise  thee,  from  wheat  hands  I  came 
A  work  of  such  a  wondrous  frame. 

10  Let  me  acknowledge  too,  O  God, 
That  since  this  maze  of  life  I 

Thy  thought*  of  love  to  me  surmount 
The  power  of  numbers  to  recount. 

11  Far  sooner  could  I  reckon  o'er 
The  sands  upon  the  ocean's  shore; 
Each  morn,  revising  what  I  've  done, 
I  find  lh'  account  but  new  begun. 

12  Search,  try.  O  God,  my  thoughts  and 
If  mischief  lurk  in  any  part;  [heart, 
Correct  me  where  I  go    - 

And  guide  me  in  thy  perfect  way. 

FSAL  M    114.  C.  M. 

David. 

1  LORD,  in  thy  sight,  O  let  my  prayer 
Like  morning  incense  rise; 

My  lifted  hands  accepted  be 
As  ev'ning  sacrifice. 

2  From  hasty  language  curb  my  tongue, 
An  J  guard 

Still  keep  the  portal  of  ray  lips 

With  wary  silence  barr'd. 

■  icked  men's  designs  and  deeds 

My  heart  and  hands  restrain  : 
N>>r  let  me  share  their  evil  a 

Or  their  unrighteous  gain. 
4  Let  upright  men  reprove  my  faults, 

And  I  shall  think  them  kind  ; 
Like  healing  oil  upon  my  head 

I  their  reproof  shall  find. 

PSALM    115.  C.   If. 

Psalm  of  David. 
1  LORD,  heir  my  prayer,  and  to  my  cry 

Thy  wonted  audience  lend  ; 
In  thy  accustom'd  faith  and  truth 
A  gracious  answer  seucL 


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y  strict  tribunal  bring 
>•  tried  ; 
For  in  thy  »k'ht  no  Imi  | 

my  hand*  in  humble  prayer 
I 

refreshment  taints, 
Like  land  oppressed  with  drought. 

fails  ; 
Thy  •  :Je, 

rn,  like  them 
•  :;i  the  grave  reside. 

5  Thy  h  ar, 

rust  on  thee  depends  : 

•   I  should  go, 

6  Do  thou,  O  Loud,  from  all  my  foes 
p     ..    •  ,. 

-     ace, 
My  l  ■  thee. 

7  Thou  art  my  God,  thy  righteous  will 
Instruct  me  to  obey; 

Let  thy  rood  spirit  lead  and  keep 
.1  in  thy  rigl.i 

8  O,  f.«r  the  sake  of  thy  greit  Name, 
Revive  my  drooping 

For  thy  truth's  -    - 

HM  ing  health  impait. 

PS  A  L  M  I-    M. 

From  d  I  David. 

1  LORD,  whit 's  in  man.  that  thou  shotild'st 
Of  him  such  tender  care  to  take  ?      [love 

What  in  his  offspring  could  the) 
Such  great  account  of  him  to 

2  The  life  of  man  does  quickly 

His  thoughts  but  empty  are  and  vain, 

;e  like  a  lying 
Of  wheat  aaoatal  signs  I  twain. 

3  To  thee,  almighty  King  af  kings, 
In  new-made  hymns  my  I 

And  instruments  of  nana] 
Shall  help  me  to  adore  and  i. 

P  S  A  L  M    117. 

From  the  exlv  Psalm  of  David. 

PART    I.  C.  ML 

1  THEE  I  will  bless,  my  God  and  King, 
Thy  endless  praise  proclaim; 

This  tribute  d.-.iiy  I  frill  bring, 
And  ever  bless  thy  Name. 

2  Thou.  Lord,  beyond  compare  art  great, 
And  highly  to  he  pr    • 

Thy  majesty,  with  boundless  height, 
Above  our  knowledge 

3  Renown'd  for  mighty  acts,  thy  fame 

:  .ture  time  extends ; 
I  From  age  to  age  thy  glorious  Name 
Succesriveiy  d- 

4  Whilst  I  thy  glory,  and  re 
And  vroodrous 

The  fforld  with  me  thy  might  shall  own, 
j     And  thy  great  power  i 


40  psa 

5  The  praise  that  to  thy  love  belongs 
They  shall  with  joy  proclaim; 

Thy  truth  of  all  their  grateful  songs 
Shall  be  the  constant  theme. 

6  The  Lord  is  good  ;  fresh  acts  of  grace 
His  pity  still  supplies; 

His  anger  moves  with  slowest  pace, 
His  willing  mercy  flies. 

7  Thy  love  through  earth  extends  its  fame, 
To  all  thy  works  express'd  ; 

These  show  thy  praise,  whilst  thy  great 
Name 
Is  by  thy  servants  bless'd. 

8  They,  with  a  glorious  prospect  fired, 
Shall  of  thy  kingdom  speak  ; 

And  thy  great  power,  by  all  admired, 
Their  lofty  suhject  make. 

9  God's  mighty  works  of  ancient  date 
Shall  thus  lo  all  he  known  ; 

And  thus  his  kingdom's  glorious  state 
In  all  its  splendor  shown. 

10  His  steadfast  throne,  from  changes  free, 
Shall  stand  for  ever  fast; 

His  boundless  sway  no  end  shall  see, 
But  time  itself  outlast 

PART    II.  C.    M. 

1  The  Lord  does  them  support  that  fall, 
And  makes  the  prostrate  rise; 

For  his  kind  aid  all  creatures  call, 
Who  timely  food  supplies. 

2  Whate'er  their  various  wants  require 
With  open  hand  he  gives; 

And  so  fulfils  the  just  desire 
Of  every  thing  that  lives. 

3  How  holy  is  the  Lord,  how  just, 
How  righteous  all  his  ways  ! 

How  nigh  to  him,  who  with  firm  trust 
For  his  assistance  prays1. 

4  He  grants  the  full  desires  of  those 
Who  him  with  fear  adore; 

And  will  their  troubles  soon  compose, 
When  they  his  aid  implore. 

5  The  Lord  preserves  all  those  with  care 
Whom  grateful  love  employs; 

But  sinners,  who  his  vengeance  dare, 
Injustice  he  destroys. 

6  My  time  to  come,  in  praises  spent, 
Shall  still  advance  his  fame; 

And  ali  mankind,  with  one  consent, 
For  ever  bless  his  Name. 

PSALM    118.  III.  3. 

From  the  cxlv.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  GOD,  my  King,  thy  might  confessing, 
Ever  will  I  bless  thy  Name ; 

Day  by  day  thy  throne  addressing, 
Still  will  I  thy  praise  proclaim. 

2  Honor  great  our  God  befitteth; 
Who  his  majesty  can  reach  ? 

Age  to  age  his  works  transmitteth, 
Age  to  age  hi3  power  shall  teach. 


3  They  shall  talk  of  all  thy  glory, 
On  thy  might  and  greatness  dwell, 

Speak  of  thy  dread  acts  the  stoiy, 
And  thy  deeds  of  wonder  tell. 

4  Nor  shall  fail  from  mem'ry's  treasure 
Works  by  love  and  mercy  wrought; 

Works  of  love  surpassing  measure, 
Works  of  mercy  passing  thought. 

5  Full  of  kindness  and  compassion, 
Slow  to  anger,  vast  in  love, 

God  is  good  to  all  creation; 
All  his  works  his  goodness  prove. 

6  All  thy  works,  O  Lord,  shall  bless  the« 
Thee  shall  all  thy  saints  adore; 

King  supreme  shall  they  confess  thee, 
And  proclaim  thy  sov'reign  power. 

7  They  thy  might,  all  might  excelling, 
Shall  to  all  mankind  make  known, 

And  the  brightness  of  thy  dwelling, 
And  the  glories  of  thy  throne. 

8  Ever,  God  of  endless  praises, 
Shall  thy  royal  might  remain; 

Evermore  thy  brightness  blazes, 
Ever  lasts  thy  righteous  reign. 

9  Them  that  fall  the  Lord  protectetb, 
He  sustains  the  bow'd  and  bent; 

Every  eye  from  thee  expecteth, 
Fix'd  on  thee,  its  nourishment 

10  Thou  to  all,  great  God  of  nature, 
Giv'st  in  season  due  their  food; 

Spread'st  thy  hand,  and  every  creature 
Satisfiest  still  with  good. 

11  God  is  just  in  all  he  doeth, 
Kind  is  he  in  all  his  ways ; 

He  his  ready  presence  showeth, 
When  a  faithful  servant  prays. 

12  Who  sincerely  seek  and  fear  him, 
He  lo  them  their  wish  will  give  ; 

When  they  call,  the  Lord  will  hear  them, 
He  will  hear  them,  and  relieve. 

13  From  Jehovah  all  who  prize  him 
Shall  his  saving  health  enjoy; 

All  the  wicked,  who  despise  him, 
He  will  in  their  sin  destroy. 

14  Still  Jehovah,  thee  confessing,  _ 
Shall  my  tongue  thy  praise  proclaim  ; 

And  may  all  mankind'  with  blessing 
Ever  hail  thy  holy  Name. 
PSALM    119.  C.   M. 

From  the  cxlvi.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  O  PRAISE  the  Lord,  and  thou,  my  soul, 
For  ever  bless  his  Name : 

His  wondrous  love,  while  life  shall  last, 
My  constant  praise  shall  claim. 

2  On  princes,  on  the  sons  of  men, 
Let  none  for  aid  rely  ; 

They  cannot  help,  they  turn  to  dust, 
And  all  their  counsels  die. 

3  Then  happy  he,  who  Jacob's  God 
For  his  protector  takes; 

Who  still,  with  well-placed  hope,  the  LORD 
His  constant  refuge  makes. 


4  The  Lord,  who  made  both  heaven  and 

earth, 

And  all  that  they  contain, 
Will  iirvcr  quit  Ml  itendfast  truth, 

Nor  make  his  promise  \  un. 
6  The  poor,  oppress'd,  from  all  their  wrongs 

Are  ej5td  by  his  dt 
He  gives  the  hungry  needful  food, 

And  sets  the  prisoners  free. 

6  By  him  the  blind  receive  their  sight, 
The  weak  anJ  fall'ii  he  real's; 

With  kind  regard  and  tender  love 
He  for  the  righteous  cares. 

7  The  strangers  he  preserves  from  harm, 
The  orphan  kindly  treats; 

Defends  the  widow,  and  the  wiles 
Of  wicked  men  defeats. 

8  The  God  that  does  in  Sion  dwell 
Is  our  eternal  King: 

From  age  to  age  his  reign  endures; 
Let  ail  his  praises  sing. 

P  S  A  L  M    120.  II.  2. 

From  the  cxlvi-  Psalm  of  David. 

1  I'LL  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath, 
And,  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers ; 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last, 

Or  immortality  endures. 

2  Why  should  I  place  in  man  my  trust? 
Ev'n  princes  die  and  turn  fo  dust, 

Vain  is  the  help  of  flesh  and  blood; 
Their    breath    departs,    their   pomp,   and 

power, 
And  thoughts,  all  vanish  in  an  hour, 

Nor  can  they  make  their  promise  good. 

3  Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God  :  he  made  the  sky, 

And  earth,  and  seas,  with  all  their  train; 
He  saves  th'  oppress'd,  he  feeds  the  poor ; 
His  truth  for  ever  stands  secure, 

And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vain. 

4  The  Lord  gives  eye-sight  to  the  blind, 
The  Lord  supports  the  sinking  mind, 

He  sends  the  righteous  strength  and  peace, 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress, 
The  widow,  and  the  fatherless, 

And  to  the  prisoner  grants  release. 

5  Goo  shall  the  wicked  overturn, 
On  them  his  wrath  shall  ever  burn, 

Sinners  shall  perish  in  their  ways; 
Sion  !  the  God  thy  sons  adore, 
He,  he  is  king  for  evermore  ; 

The  Lord  thy  God  for  ever  praise ! 

PSALM    121. 
From  the  cxlvii.  Psalm  of  DaviJ. 


PART    I. 


C.    M. 


1  O  PRAISE  the  Lord  with  hymns  of  joy. 

And  celebrate  his  fame; 
For  pleasant,  good,  and  comely  'tis 

To  praise  his  holy  Name. 
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MB.  4! 

2  His  holy  city  God  will  build, 
Though  levell'd  with  the  ground] 

*.  his  people,  tl. 
Through  ill  the  nations  round. 

3  He  kindly  h-  arts, 
And  all  their  wounds  A  • 

He  tells  the  Mini 

renl  mines  he  knows. 

4  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  great  his  power, 
His  wfodoa  has  no  bound; 

The  meek  he  raises,  and  throws  down 
The  wicked  to  the  ground. 

5  To  God  the  Lord,  a  hymn  of  piaisc 
With  grateful  voice*  sing; 

To  songs  of  triumph  tune  the  harp, 
And  strike  each  warbling  string. 

6  He  covers  heaven  with  clouds,  and  thence 
Refreshing  rain 

And  on  the  mountains,  through  his  care, 
The  gra=s  in  plenty  grows.. 

7  His  care  the  beasts  that  loosely  range 
With  timely  food  supplies; 

He  feeds  the  ravens'  tender  brood, 
And  stops  their  hungry  cries. 

8  The  Lord  to  him  that  fears  his  name 
His  tender  love  extend- ; 

To  him  that  on  his  boundless  grace 
With  steadfast  hope  depends, 

9  Let  Sion  and  Jerusalem 

To  God  their  praise  address; 
Whose  strength  secures  their  lasting  gates, 
Who  does  their  children  bless. 


1  Jehovah  speaks :  swift  from  the  skies 
To  earth  the  sov'reign  mandate  fliesj 
The  elements  confess  their  Lord, 
With  prompt  obedience  to  his  word: 

2  The  thick  descending  flakes  of  snow 
O'er  earth  a  fleecy  mantle  throw  ; 
And  glittering  frost  o'er  all  the  plains 
Binds  nature  fast  in  icy  chains. 

3  He  speaks :  the  ice  and  snow  obey, 
And  nature's  fetters  melt  away; 
Softly  the  vernal  breezes  blow, 

And  murm'ring  waters  freely  flow. 

4  But  nobler  works  his  grace  record: 
To  Israel  he  reveals  his  w  ord ; 

To  them,  his  chosen  flock,  alone, 
He  makes  his  sacred  precepts  known. 

5  Such  bliss  no  heathen  nation  shares, 
His  oracles  are  only  theirs : 

Let  Israel  then  their  voices  raise, 
Andhless  their  God  in  songs  of  praise. 

P  S  A  L  M    122.  II.   4. 

From  the  cxlriiL  Psalm  of  David. 


1  YE  boundless  realms  of  joy, 
Exalt  your  Maker's  fame; 

His  praise  your  son?  employ 
Above  the  starry  frame : 


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Your  voices  raise, 
Ye  Cherubim 
And  Seraphim, 

To  sing  his  praise. 

2  Thou  moon,  that  rul'st  the  night, 
And  sun,  that  guid'st  the  day, 

Ye  glitt'ring  stars  of  light, 
To  him  your  homage  pay  : 
His  praise  declare, 
Ye  heavens  above, 
And  clouds  that  move 
In  liquid  air. 

3  Let  them  adore  the  Lord, 
And  praise  his  holy  Name, 

By  whose  almighty  word 
They  all  from  nothing  came; 
And  all  shall  last, 
From  changes  free; 
His  firm  decree 
Stands  ever  fast. 

4  Let  earth  her  tribute  pay : 
Praise  him  ye  dreadful  whales, 

And  fish  that  through  the  sea 
Glide  swift  with  glitt'ring  scales 
Fire,  hail,  and  snow, 
And  misty  air, 
And  winds  that  where 
He  bids  them  blow. 

5  By  hills  and  mountains,  all 
In  grateful  concert  join'd ; 

By  cedars  stately  tall, 
And  trees  for  fruit  design'd; 
By  every  beast, 
And  creeping  thing, 
And  fowl  of  wing, 
His  name  be  blest 

6  Let  all  of  highest  birth, 
With  those  of  humbler  name, 

And  judges  of  the  earth, 
His  matchless  praise  proclaim: 
In  this  design, 
Let  youths  with  maids, 
And  hoary  heads 
With  children,  join. 

7  United  zeal  be  shown 

His  wondrous  fame  to  raise, 
Whose  glorious  Name  alone 
Deserves  our  endless  praise; 
Earth's  utmost  end3 
His  power  obey ; 
His  glorious  sway 
The  sky  transcends. 

8  His  chosen  saints  to  grace, 
He  9ets  them  up  on  high ; 

And  favors  Israel's  race, 
Who  still  to  him  are  nigh : 


O  therefore  raise 
Your  grateful  voice, 
And  still  rejoice 

The  Lokd  to  praise! 

PSALM    123.  IV.  L 

From  the  cxlix.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  O  PRArSE  ye  the  Lord, 

Prepare  your  glad  voice 
His  praise  in  the  great 

Assembly  to  sing: 
In  their  great  Creator 

Let  Israel  rejoice; 
And  children  of  Sion 

Be  glad  in  their  King. 

2  Let  them  his  great  Name 
Extol  in  their  songs, 

With  hearts  well  attuned 

His  praises  express; 
Who  always  takes  pleasure 

To  hear  their  glad  tongues, 
And  waits  with  salvation 

The  humble  to  bless. 

3  With  glory  adorn'd, 
His  people  shall  sing 

To  God,  who  their  heads 

With  safety  doth  shield; 
Such  honor  and  triumph 

His  favor  shall  bring: 
O  therefore,  for  ever 

All  praise  to  him  yield' 


PSALM    124. 


L.    M. 


From  the  cl.  Psalm  of  David. 

1  O  PRAISE  the  Lord  in  that  blest  place 
From  whence  his  goodness  largely  Ivjwj  ; 

Praise  him  in  heaven,  where  he  his  face, 
Unveil'd,  in  perfect  glory  shows. 

2  Praise  him  for  all  the  mighty  acts 
Which  he  in  our  behalf  has  done; 

His  kindness  this  return  exacts, 

With  which  our  praise  should  equal  run. 

3  Let  the  shrill  trumpet's  warlike  voice 
Make  rocks  and  hills  his  praise  rebound 

Praise  him  with  harp's  melodious  noise 
And  gentle  psalt  ry's  silver  sound. 

4  Let  them  who  joyful  hymns  compose, 
To  cymbals  set  their  songs  of  praise; 

To  well-tuned  cymbals,  and  to  those 
That  loudly  sound  on  solemn  days. 

5  Let  all,  that  vital  breath  enjoy, 
The  breath  he  does  to  them  afford 

In  just  returns  of  praise  employ: 
Let  every  creature  praise  the  LORD ! 


XV.    GLORIA    PATRI. 


N.  B.    The  metre  marks,  affixed  to  the  preceding  psalms  ami  hymns,  hare  reference  to  a  diYttion 
of  the  metres,  founded  on  the  Mtan  of  the  •  -1  ,  IL,  111.,  IV. 

Class  I.  includes  common,  long,  and  short  mere.-,  m.uke  I — L»  M  .  L  M  ,  S.  M. 
Clasa  II.  ::.  Iambic  metres,  eight  in  number,  marked — II.  1,  II.  2,  II  3,  II.  4,  &c, 

wliich  may  be  named  ;   Two,  u  . 

Class  III.  includes  the  Trochaic  metreSjbeins  five  in  number,  marked— III.  1,  III.  2,  III.  3,  &c, 
which  may  be  named  ;   Three,  oru  ;  Three,  tmot  ifc. 

Class  IV.  includes  the  metres  consisting  chiefly  of  triplets,  being  five  in  number,  marked— IV.  1, 
IV.  2,  IV.  3,  &c,  and  may  be  named  ;  Four,  ont ;  Four,  two,  ifc. 

CLASS  I. 

C.  ML 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 

Aud  shall  be  evermore. 

L,  M. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  whom  eaith  and  heaven  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was  of  old, 

Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore. 

S.  M. 

TO  God  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit,  glory  be, 
As  't  was,  and  is,  and  shall  be  so 

To  all  eternity. 


n.  4. 

TO  God  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit,  ever  bless'd, 
Eternal  Three  in  One, 
All  worship  be  address'd; 
As  heretofore 
It  ■  i-.  is  now, 
And  shall  be  so 
For  evermore. 


n.  5. 


CLASS   II. 


II.  1. 


TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  whom  heaven's  triumphant  host 

And  saints  on  earth  adore; 
Be  glory,  as  in  ages  past, 
As  now  it  is,  and  so  shall  last 

When  time  shall  be  no  more. 

II.  2. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  whom  heaven's  triumphant  host 

And  sufl'ring  saints  on  earth  adore; 
Be  glory,  as  in  ages  past. 
As  now  it  is,  and  so  shall  last 

When  time  itself  shall  be  no  more. 

n.  s. 

TO  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  glory  in  the  highest  given, 
By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven  ; 
As  was  through  ages  heretofore, 
Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore. 


TO  God  the  Father,  and  to  God  the 

Son, 
To  God  the  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  praise  from  all  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven, 
As  was,  and  is,  and  ever  shall  be  given. 

II.  6. 

ETERNAL  praise  be  given, 

And  songs  of  highest  worth, 
By  all  the  hosts  of  heaven, 

And  all  the  saints  on  earth, 
To  God,  supreme  confessed, 

To  Christ,  his  only  Son, 
And  to  the  Spirit  hlessed, 

Eternal  Three  in  One. 

II.  7. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  Uesa'd, 
Supreme  o'er  earth  and  heaven, 

Eternal  Three  in  One  confess'd, 
Be  highest  glory  given, 

As  wis  through  ages  heretofore, 

Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore, 
By  all  in  earth  and  heaven. 

II.  3. 

BY  all  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven, 
Be  everlasting  glory  eiven 

To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son 
And  God  the  Spirit;  equal  Three 
In  undivided  Unity, 

Ere  time  had  yet  its  course  begun: 
As  was,  and  is,  be  highest  praise, 
As  still  shall  be  through  endless  day*. 
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GLORIA   PATRI. 


CLASS  III. 

m.  1. 

HOLY  Father,  Holy  Son, 
Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One.' 
Glory,  as  of  old,  to  thee, 
Now,  and  evermore  shall  be! 

III.  2. 

PRAISE  the  name  of  God  most  high, 
Praise  him  all  below  the  sky, 
Prai.*e  him  al)  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost; 
As  through  countless  ages  past, 
Evermore  his  praise  shall  lasL 

III.  3. 

PRAISE  the  Father,  earth  and  heaven, 
Praise  the  Son,  the  Spirit  praise. 

As  it  was,  and  is,  be  given 
Glory  through  eternal  days. 

IIL  4. 

TO  the  Father,  throned  in  heaven, 
To  the  Saviour,  Christ,  his  Son, 

To  the  Spirit,  praise  be  given, 
Everlasting  Three  in  One: 

As  of  old,  the  Trinity 

Still  is  worshipp'd,  still  shall  be. 

m.  s. 

GR.EAT  Jehovah!  we  adore  thee, 
God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 

God  the  Spirit,  join'd  in  glory 
On  the  same  eternal  throne: 

Endless  praises 
To  Jehovah,  Three  in  One. 


CLASS  IV. 

IV.  1. 

BY"  angels  in  heaven 

Of  every  degree, 
And  saints  upon  earth, 

All  praise  be  address'd 
To  God  in  three  persons, 

One  God  ever  bless'd ; 
As  it  has  been,  now  is, 

And  ever  shall  be. 


IV.  2. 


ALL  praise  to  the  Father,  the  Son, 
And  Spirit,  thrice  holy  and  bless'd, 

Th'  eternal,  supreme  Three  in  One, 
Was,  is,  and  shall  still  be  address'd. 

IV.  3. 

ALL  praise  to  the  Father,  all  praise  to 
the  Son, 

All  praise  to  the  Spirit,  thrice  bless'd, 
The  holy,  eternal,  supreme  Three  in  One, 

Was,  is,  and  shall  still  be  address'd. 

IV.  4. 

O  Father  Almighty,  to  thee  be  address'd, 
With  Christ  and  the  Spirit   one  God 

ever  bless'd, 
All  glory  and  worship  from  earth  and  from 

heaven, 
As  was,  and  is  now,  and  shall  ever  be  given. 

IV.  5. 

ALL  glory  and  praise  to  the  Father  be 

given, 
The  Son,  and  the  Spirit,  from  earth  and 

from  heaven ; 
As  was,  and  is  now,  be  supreme  adoration, 
As  ever  shall  be,  to  the  God  of  salvation. 

For  Hymns  145  and  185. 

TO  the  Father,  to  the  Son, 

And  Spirit  ever  bless'd, 
Everlasting  Three  in  One, 

All  worship  be  address'd: 
Praise  from  all  above,  below, 

As  throughout  the  ages  past, 
Now  is  given,  and  shall  be  so 

While  endless  ages  last 

When  used  to  Hymn  185,  in  line  6,  read, 
As  was  throughout  the  ages  past. 


COME,  let  us  adore  him ;  come,  bow  at  his 

feet; 
O  give  him  the  glory,  the  praise  that  is  meet ; 
Let  joyful  hosannas  unceasing  arise, 
And  join  the  full  chorus  that  gladdens  the 

skies. 


Whenever  the  Hymns  are  nsed  at  the  celebration  of  divine  service,  a  certain  portion  or  portions  of 
the  Psalms  of  David  in  metre  shall  also  be  sung. 


A  TABLE  OF  FIRS!    I 


SHOWING    WHERE    TO    FIND    EACH    PSALM,     AND    PART    OF    A    PSALM, 
BY    THE    BEGINNING. 


Part.  Page. 

According  to  thy  promised  grace cxix.  97  7        32 

Adored  fur  ever  be  the  Lord xxviiL  23  11 

Approach,  ye  children  of  the  Lord xxxiv.  29  2        12 

As  pant*  me  hart  for  cooling  streams xliL  36  14 

As  panti  the  wearied  :                           -  -prings xhi.  37  14 

Attend,  my  people;  Israel,  hear 1.  43  2         16 

Be  gracious  to  thy  servant,  Lord cxix.  97  3        31 

•  :he  mam  whom  ihou,  O  Lord xciv.  73  2        24 

Bless  God,  my  soul;  thou,  Lord,  alone civ.  83  27 

Bless  God,  ye  servants,  tbaf  attend cxxxiv.  108  37 

But  who  thine  <mger  s  dread  effects xc  69  2        23 

Consider  ray  affliction,  Lord cxix.  97  20        35 

Consider  that  the  righteous  man iv.  4  5 

Deceitful  thoughts  and  practices cxix.  97  15        34 

Defend  me,  Lord,  fr  joi  shame xxxL  26  11 

For  ever,  and  for  ever,  Lord cxix.  97  12        S3 

For  thee,  O  God,  our  constant  praise Ixv.  50  17 

From  lowest  depths  of  wo cxxx.  104  37 

Give  ear,  thou  Judge  of  all  the  earth Iv.  45  16 

God  is  our  refuge  in  distress x!vL  40  15 

God.  my  King,  thy  inisht  confessing •  .  cxlv.  113  40 

God  of  my  life,  O  Lord  most  high lxxxviii.  67  22 

God  shill  arise,  and  Sion  yiew cii.  8*0  2        26 

God  shall  charge  his  angel  legions xci.  70  2        24 

God's  perfect  law  converts  die  soul xix.  15  2          3 

God's  temple  crjwns  the  holy  mount Ixxxvii.  66  22 

Had  not  the  Lord,  may  Israel  say cxxiv.  100  36 

Hippy  the  man  whose  tender  care xli.  3-5  14 

II        mercy,  Lord,  on  me li.  44  16 

Hear.  O  my  people,  to  my  law lxxviii.  60  20 

He's  blest  *'■>  »-e  sins  have  pardon  gain'd xxxii.  27  11 

He  that  h  »s  God  his  guardian  made xci.  70  23 

How  bless'd   \\f  they  who  always  keep cxix.  97  31 

H-jw  blest  is  he  who  ne'er  consents i.  1  5 

if    r  g  od  and  pleasant  must  it  be xcii.  71  24 

H         iog  wilt  thou  forget  me,  Lord xiii.  10  7 

How  manifold  thy  work-,  O  Lord civ.  84  27 

the  young  preserve  their  ways cxix.  97  Z        31 

H                                                     re  found civ.  83  2        27 

How  vast  must  their  advantage  be k  .  cxxxiii.  107  37 

I'll  praise  ray  .Maker  with  my  breath cxlri.  120  41 

In  mercy,  not  in  wrath vi.  6  6 

In  my  distress  to  God  I  cried xxx.  25  11 

In-truct  me  in  thy  statute-.  Lord cxix.  97  5         32 

In  thee  I  put  my  steadfast  tru-t lxxi.  55  19 

I  waited  meekly  for  the  Lord xL  34  14 

Jehovah  reigns,  let  all  the  earth xcvii.  7b  25 

Jehoyah  reigns,  let  therefore  ail xax.  78  J9 

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46  TABLE    OF  FIRST   LINES. 

Psalm  Part  Pag« 

Jehovah  speaks:  swift  from  the  skies cxlvii.  121  2       41 

Judge  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  the  paths xxvi.  21  10 

Let  all  the  just  to  God,  with  joy xxxiii.  28  12 

Let  all  the  lauds,  with  shouts  of  joy Ixvi.  51  18 

Let  me  with  light  and  truth  he  bless'd xliii.  38  15 

Like  water  is  my  life  pour'd  out xxii.  17  2          9 

Lo,  hills  and  mountains  shall  bring  forth        Ixxii.  56  19 

Lord,  for  ever  at  thy  side cxxxi.  105  37 

Lord,  from  thy  unexhausted  store  ....     Ixv.  50  2        17 

Lord,  hear  my  prayer,  and  to  my  cry       cxliii.  115  39 

Lord,  in  thy  sight,  O  let  my  prayer cxli.  114  39 

Lord,  let  me  know  my  term  of  days xxxix.  33  13 

Lord,  not  to  us,  we  claim  no  share cxv.  93  29 

Lord,  though  at  times  surprised  by  fear ,  Ivi.  40  17 

Lord,  to  my  brethren  I  Ml  declare xxii.  17  3          9 

Lord,  what  ?s  in  man  that  thou  should'st  love cxliv.  116  39 

Lord,  who  's  the  happy  man  that  may xv.  12  7 

Magnify  Jehovah's  name cvii.  87  28 

May  Jacob's  God  defend xx.  16  8 

Mine  eyes,  alas,  begin  to  fail cxix.  97  16        34 

My  God,  my  God,  why  leav'st  thou  me xxii.  17  8 

My  grateful  soul  shall  bless  the  Lord xvi.  13  7 

My  oflPrings  to  God's  house  I  '11  bring Ixvi.  51  2        18 

My  soul,  for  help  on  God  rely lxii.  48  17 

My  soul,  howe'er  distress'd  and  poor Ixix.  54  2.       19 

My  soul,  inspired  with  sacred  love ciii.  81  26 

My  soul,  oppress'd  with  deadly  care cxix.  97  4        32 

My  soul,  with  grateful  thoughts  of  love cxyi.  94  30 

My  soul  with  long  expectance  faints cxix.  97  11        33 

No  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock xviii.  14  7 

O  all  ye  people,  clap  your  hands xlvii.  41  15 

O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul  .  . ciii.  82  27 

O  come,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing xcv.  74  25 

O  God,  my  gracious  God,  to  thee lxiii.  49  17 

O  God,  my  heart  is  fix'd,  'tis  bent lvii.  47  17 

O  God,  my  heart  is  fully  bent cviii.  88  29 

O  God  of  hosts,  the  mighty  Lord lxxxiv.  63  21 

O  God  our  Saviour,  all  our  hearts lxxxv.  64  21 

O  Lord,  my  God,  my  portion  thou cxix.  97  8        33 

O  Lord,  the  Saviour  and  defence xc.  69  23 

O  Lord,  thy  mercy,  my  sure  hope xxxvi.  30  12 

O  praise  the  Lord,  and  thou,  my  soul cxlvi.  119  40 

O  praise  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good cxviii.  96  30 

O  praise  the  Lord  in  that  blest  place cl.  124  42 

O  praise  the  Lord  with  hymns  of  joy cxlvii.  121  41 

O  praise  the  Lord  with  one  consent cxxxv.  109  37 

O  praise  ye  the  Lord cxlix.  123  42 

O  render  thanks,  and  bless  the  Lord cv.  85  28 

O  render  thanks  to  God  above cvi.  86 

O  thou,  whom  heavenly  hosts  obey 'x**'  ®*  20 

O  Thou,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow viii.  7 

O  't  was  a  jovful  sound  to  hear cxxii.  99 

O  with  due  fev'rence  let  us  all cxxxii.  106  37 

Praise  the  Lord  ;  our  God  to  praise cxi.  90  29 

Regard  my  words,  O  gracious  God ▼.  5  6 

Save  me,  O  God,  from  waves  that  roll Ixix.  54  18 

Say  ye,  the  Lord  shall  not  regard xciv.  73  24 

Sing  to  the  Lord  a  new-made  song xcvi.  75  25 

Sing  to  the  Lord  a  new-made  song xcviii.  77  25 


TABLE    OF    FIRST    LINE.-.  A? 

Psalm.  Part.  Pape. 

That  man  is  Mess'd  who  stands  in  awe cxii.  91  |  I 

Thee  I  will  Mesa,  Bay  G                          air.  117  39 

The  goo  I                                                           ixxvii.  31 

xnc  15  8 

The  Loi                                          xL  9  6 

The  Lord  do**s  them  support  (hat  fall 

ghty  God !.  43  15 

v  Lord xxiii.  18  9 

The  LORD  look'd  Jo\\                            'l  high  tower \n.  11 

xi).  the  only  <;                        xlviii.  15 

ex.  89  29 

The  love  thai  t                                 cxix.  97  13        34 

The  man  b  Ileal                          Lord cxxviiL  103  36 

The  Nun  of  oar  Gnn  .  .  * Ixxvi.  20 

The  strsaati  of  Jehovah's  will Iwiii.  53  13 

tlie  Lord's xxiv.  19  9 

irth cii.  80  3        26 

The  wicked  1  in  i                       ■    ■   i xxx>ii.  31  3         13 

The  wonders  which  thy  laws  contain cxix.  97  17         34 

Thine  is  the  cheerful  nay,  O  Lord lxxiv.  58  20 

Thou  art  the  righteous  Judge,  in  whom cxix,  97  18         34 

Though  wicked  men  crow  rich  or  great x\\v  j.  31  13 

Thou,  gracious  God,  art  my  defence iii.  3  5 

Thou,  Lokd.  by  stri.ie-t  seaich  hast  known exxxix.  113  33 

Thou  MiiiSt,  O  Lord,  thy  righteous  ways xviii.  14  2           7 

Thruurh  all  i:                               ■  »  of  life xxxiv.  29  12 

go  will ." ii.  5 

Thy  chaining  wrath,  0  Lord,  restrain xxxviii.  32  13 

Thy  constant  anunnng,  Lord,  l>esiow cxix.  97  6        32 

Thy  mercies,  LORD,  shall  be  my  song lxxxix.  68 

Thy  presence.  Lord,  hath  me  supplied lxxiii.  "  20 

rful  breast cxix.  97  21        35 

Thy  wuadroua  power,  Almighty  Lord cvii.  87  2        23 

Thy  word  is  lo  my  feet  a  lamp cxix.  97  14         34 

To  hie-?  liiy  c                                 lxvii.  52  H 

To  celebrate  thy  praise.  O  Lord ix.  8  6 

ft,  in  whom  1  trust xxv.  20  10 

To  God.  qui  oerer  baling  stiength lxxxi.  62  21 

To  God,  the  mighty  Lord  .  .  T cvxwi.  110  S8 

To  me.  who  am  the  woikmanship cxix.  97  10         33 

To  my  complaint.  O  Lord  my  God ixxxvi.  65  21 

To  mv  request  and  earnest  cry cxix.  97  22        35 

To  Sion's  hill  1  lift  my  eyes  .' exxi.  93  36 

We  huild  with  fniitle-                           exxvii.  102  S6 

the  mighty  Lord  decrees xxxiii.  23  2        12 

W   -     I  pour  out  my  soul  in  prayer cii.  80  26 

When  we,  our  weary                             exxxvii.  Ill  S8 

While  I  the  King's  loud  praise  rehearse x!v.  39  15 

Whoaa  ihould  I  fear,  since  God  to  me xxvii.  10 

Who  place  on  Sion's  God  their  trust a  36 

Wnh  cheerful  notes  let  all  the  earth cxvii.  95  30 

With  glory  clad,  with  strength  array'd xciii.  13  24 

With  me,  thy  servant,  thou  "hast  dealt cxix.  97  9         33 

Willi  my  whole  heart,  my  God  ami  King cxxxviii.  112  38 

Wiih  my  whole  heart  to  God  I  call'd cxix.  97  19        35 

With  one  consent  let  all  the  e^rth c  79  26 

Ve  boundless  realms  of  joy cxlriii.  122  41 

Ye  saints  and  servants  of  the  Lord cam  92  29 

i'e  that  in  might  and  power  excel xxix.  24  11 


TABLE 


TO  FIND  THE  PSALMS  IN  THE  FOREGOING-  SELECTIONS,  SUITED  TO 
PARTICULAR  SUBJECTS  AND  OCCASIONS. 


Adoration  of  God,  Psalm  7,  50,  74,  75,  117, 

(See  Praise.) 
- of  the  second  Person  in  the  Trinity, 

41. 
Advent,  psalms  proper  for,  43,  part  i.  ;  68,  75, 

76,77. 
Afflicted,  prayer  of,  10,  36,  37,  73,  part  ii. ;  80, 

97,  p.  xi.  ;  115. 

,  comfort  of,  97,  p.  vii. 

,  complaint  of,  36,  37,  80,  p.  i. ;  115. 

- ,  psalm  proper  tor,  97. 

Afflictions,  benefits  of,  73,  p.  ii.  ;  97,  p.  ix.  ver.  3. 
•  -  - ,  deliverance   from  them  celebrated, 

29,87. 
Aged  Saint,  prayer  of,  55,  verse  6. 
Almsgiving,  35,  verses  1,  2,  3  ;  91. 
Angels,   guard  the  righteous,  29,  verse  4 ;  70, 

p.  ii. 
,  called  on  to  praise  the  Lord,  81,  verses 

11,  12. 
Ascension,  19,  verses  6, 7,  8,  9,  10  ;  41,  53,  verses 

4,5. 
Ash- Wednesday,  44,  104.    (See  Penitential.) 
Assistance  from  God,  112,  116. 
Atheism,    practical,    punishment    denounced 

acainst,  11. 
Attributes  of  God,  30,  90,  117,  119,  120,  121. 
Blessing  of  God,  on  temporal  business  and  com- 
forts, 102,  103. 
Blessings  promised  to  the  righteous,  1,  27,  103. 
Blood  of  Christ,  cleansing  from  sin,  prefigured 

by  the  ceremonies  of  the  law,  44. 
Brotherly  love,  107. 
Care  of  God  over  his  saints.  29. 
Charily  to  the  poor,  (See  Almsgiving.) 
Charitable  man,  blessings  promised  to,  35,  verses 

1,  2,  3. 
Children,  instructed  in  God's  law,  60,  verses  3, 

6  ;  97,  p.  ii. 
Christ,  the  true  David,  68.   (See  David.) 
,   covenant  made  with  him  typified  by 

David,  68. 

,  divinity  of.  39,  verses  6-8  ;  41,  89. 

,  his  incarnation,  34,  verse  6,  &c. 

•,  David  in  the  person  of,  describes  his  sor- 
rows, and  the  malice  and  persecution  of  his 

enemies,  and  prays  for  deliverance,  17,  34, 

45. 
,  his  death  and  sufferines  set  forth  in  the 

person  of  David,  17.  34,  45.  54. 
... — ,  his  resurrection  predicted,  2,  13,  54,  p. 

ii.  ;   96,  verse  11,  &c 

,  his  ascension  celebrated,  19,  41,  53. 

,  his  exaltation  in  his  human  nature  to  his 

mediatorial  kingdom,  2,  7.  56,  68,  89,  96 

106. 

,  his  glorification  in  his  human  nature,  7. 

•----,  his  love  to  his  Church  celebrated,  39 

,  his  glory  and  power,  39. 

—  --,  his  kingdom  among  the  Gentiles,  56,  66, 

89,  106. 

,  a  Priest  and  King,  89. 

,  our  strength  and  richteousnass,  55. 

,  his  firBt  and  second  coming,  43,  75,  76, 


Christmas  day,  39,  64,  three  last  verses  ;  68,  89. 

106. 
Church,  built  on  Jesus  Christ,  96,  verse  11,  &c. 

,  gathered  and  settled,  106. 

,  its  beauty,  worshiv,  and  order,  42,  99 

,  the  birth-place  of  saints,  31. 

,  safety  and  joy  in  it,  22,  42,  63. 

-  -,  destruction  of  its  enemies,  59. 

,  Gentiles  gathered  into  it,  39,  41. 

,  God  de lends  it  and  fights  for  it,  16,  40 

101. 

,  Christ's  love  to  it,  39. 

God's  presence  in  it,  and  delight  in  it 

29,  106. 

,  the  garden  of  the  Lord,  71,  verses  8,  9. 

-  - ,  the  spouse  of  Christ,  39. 

-,  its  increase,  52. 

,  in  affliction,  61. 

,  comforted,  101. 

,  the  honor  and  safety  of  a  nation,  42. 

,  its  festivals  joyfully  attended.  99. 

Comfort  and  support  in  God,  4,  13,  27,  29, 40,  73, 

p.  ii.,  first  three  verses. 

,  and  support  in  sadness,  prayed  for,  80. 

of  God's  Spirit,  prayed  for, 

37,38.44. 
Cormnuniin  of  saints,  107. 
Complaint  of  absence  from  public  worship,  36, 

37. 

of  sickness,  6. 

of  temptation  and  spiritual  affliction, 

36,37. 
of  heavy  afflictions  in  mind  and  body, 

80,  115. 
Compassion  of  God,  81,  82,  117,  from  verse  6. 
Con  fession  of  sin.  repentance  and  pardon,  27, 

32,44.  104,  115. 
Confirmation,  psalms  proper  for,  15,  p.  ii.  ;  20, 

verse  5,  &c  ;  '29,  p.  ii.  verse  1,  &c.  ;  44,  verse 

8,  &c  ;  97,  p.  ii.  verse  I,  &c.  ;   p.  v.  verse  1, 

&c  ;  p.  xiv.  verse  1,  &c 
Conscience,  its  guilt  relieved,  27,  104. 
Consecration  of  a  church  106.     (See  Office  of 

Consecration) 
Consecration,  an  act  of,  20,  44. 
Converse  with  God,  49. 

Conversion  of  Jews  and  Gentiles,  66,  75,  86. 
Corruption  of  manners,  general,  11. 
Counsel  and  support  from  God,  13,  97. 
Courage  in  death,  13. 
Covenant  made   with  Christ  in  the  person  of 

David,  68. 
Crca'ion  and  Providence,  23,  84,  109,  110, 121, 

122. 
Creatures,  no  trust  in  them,  and  God  all-suffi 

cient,  28,  p.  ii.  ;  48,  119. 

prai.'iiiij  G?d,  122. 

David,  in  his  sidelines,  deliverances,  kingdom, 

&c.  a  type  of  Christ.  2,  14.  17.  34,  39,  45,  54. 

56,  68,  89,  96,  106.    (See  Christ.) 
Death,  courage  in,  13,  13,  verse  4. 

,  deliverance  from,  26,  96 

of  Christ,  17,  54. 

of  saints  and  sinners,  31. 

,  the  affect  of  sin,  69. 

(48) 


TADLE    OF    SUBJECTS. 


49 


Defence  and  salvation  in  God,  3, 14.  93. 
Delaying  .«■  ■ .  verse  7. 

/  .,57,63. 

Delivtran 


,29,34. 

hood,  46. 


.  -7,  p.  u. 

Desertion  and  distress  i  I  noL  10,  32, 11£ 

Desire  of  know  It-  Ige ,  y7,  p.  v. 

'7,  p.  V. 

omfurt  and  succor,  97,  p.  t.,  verse 

6,&c 
......  of  quickening  grace,  97,  p.  iv. 

De.tol(Ui  one.  the  Church  safe  iu  ihem,  4a 
Devotion,  1U& 

in  sickness,  6.  33. 

Direction  prayed 

.  >4,  104. 
Diiinili, 

Dominion  of  man,  7,  verses  5,  6. 
Doubts  and  fears  suppressed,  3,  26,  36,  37. 
Blaster  Ece,  p-alius  proper  for,  13,  verse  3,  &c, 

34,  vt 
Easltr  psalms  proper  for,  2,  verse  2  to  the  end  : 

25,47,96. 
Education,  religious,  29,  p.  ii.  ;  60,  verse  3,  4c  ; 

97,  p.  ii. 
End  of  righteous  and  wicked,  1,  31. 
Enemies  of  Christ  and  the  Church,  (typified  by 

the  enemies  of  David  and  Israel,)  14,  59.    (See 

Chn,t,  Church,  David) 
Envy  and  unbelief  cured,  31. 
Epiphany,  seas  n  of,  psalms  proper  for,  17,  p. 

iii.,  verse  6   &c. ;  39,  42,  52,  56,  66    75,  77. 

(See  Gentiles,  Kingdom  of  ChrisL) 
Equity  and  wisdom  of  Providence,  8. 
Evening  Psalm,  33,  last  slanza. 
Evidences  of  grace,  12.  21. 
Exaltation  of  Christ,  2,  7,  56,  89. 
Examination,  113,  la«t  verse. 
Faith  in  divine  power  and  mercy,  47,  48,  104. 
Faithfulness  of  God,  63,  85.  90,  117,  118,  119. 
Family  love  and  worship,  115. 
Fear  iu  the  worship  ot  God,  68,  verse  7,  &c,  78. 
and  reverence  of  God,  28,  p.  i.,  last  verse ; 

103-     (See  God,  his  power  and  majesty.) 
Fears  and  doubts  suppressed,  3,  26,  29,  36,  37. 
Formal  worship,  43,  p.  ii. 
Forgiveness  of  sin  prayed  for,    32,  44.      (See 

Penitential,  Pardon.) 
P  *9,  1 16. 

I 

Friendship 

Funeral,  psalms  proper  for,  33,  69, 116,  verse  1 
Gentiles  given  to  Christ,  2,  17,  p.  iii.,  last  five 

verses  ;  56. 


,  owning  the  true  God,  50,  p.  L,  verse 

2 ;  5. 
Glorification  of  Christ  in  his  human  nature,  7. 
Glory  of  Christ.  39. 

and  grace  promised,  63,  76,  last  three 

verses. 
God,  his  greatness  and  glory,  7. 

-  aihI  provideuce  extolled,  30 
50,  p.  ii.  ;  56.  1 1 
---.his  goodness,  &c,  61,  82,  117,  p.  L,  verse 

6,  &.C..  1.1. 
— ,  his  omniscience,  113. 
---,  his  omiiipreM 
--  -,  his  omnipotence,  53,  68,  verse  6,  &c  ;  72, 

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God,  his  justice.  30,  verse  2  ;  71 ,  last  verse. 

,  hiss-  i it ss,  7,  92,  116. 

se  6,  &0. 
aid  p.  ii    ;   LIS,  verve  5,  &c 
.\reof  die  saints,  3,  29. 

salvation,  3,  28,  p.  ii.  ;  93. 

i   m  mortal,  69,  SO,  p.  i. 

..  82,117,  118. 
'     118,  119. 

tneta  and  goodness,  53,   116,  117,  118, 

,  the  Judge,  8,  verse  3  ;  43,  76,  77,  last  verse, 

,  his  majesty,  49,76. 

,  his  condescension,  92. 

y  and  truth,  30,  82,  110,  117,  113. 
I  man.  7,  verse  v.  &c 
,  his  perfections  extolled,  30,  90, 117, 118, 119, 

•  — ,  our  portion,  4,  57. 

,  his  power  and  majesty,  53,  68,  verse  6,  &c 

72,  7o. 

,  our  preserver,  9S,  1 12. 

,  present  in  his  Church,  40,  63. 

,  our  Shepherd,  18. 

,  our  support  and  comfort,  73,  p.  ii 

Be  governor,  74. 

,  his  vengeance  and  compassion,  53,  75- 

,  unchangeable,  68,  90. 

,  wt.rthy  of  all  praise,   117,  113,   119,  120, 

124. 
Good  Friday,  psalms  proper  for.  17,  34,  45,  54. 

(See  Christ,  his  suffenngs,  and  death.) 
Good  Works,  4.  12,  S6,  verse's,  &c.  ;  91,  97. 
Goodness  ot"  God  celebrated,  81,  02,  121.     (See 

God.) 
Gospel,  its  blessings,  glory,  and  success,  15,  39, 

68,  77,  89,  90. 
Grace,  prayer  for,  20,  36,  37,  38. 

,  its  evidences,  21. 

,  without  merit,  27. 

,  of  Christ.  39,  56. 

,  and  providence,  28,  30,  109,  1 10. 

,  preserving  and  restoring,  27,  31,  p.  ii. ; 

101,  112. 
,  and  glory,  63,  two  last  verses  ;  97,  three 

last  verses 
1  pardoning,  quickening,  and  sanctifying 

97,  p.  iii.  v.  vii..  x. 
Greatness  of  God,  and  his  goodness,  53, 116, 117 

Guilt  of  conscience  removed,  27,  44,  104. 

Harvest,  50,  p.  ii.  ;  121,  verse  6,  &c 

Health,  sickness,  and  recovery,  6.  25,  32,  33,  6S 

80,  p.  i.  ;  94. 
Bearing  of  prayer,  4,  50,  p.  i  ;   51,  p.  ii.  ;   80 

p.  i. 
Heart,  known  to  God,  113. 
Heaven,  13,  19,  verse  3,  &c  ;  76,  verse  5. 

I    12,  19,  verse  4,  &c  :  86,  verse  3,  &c  : 

91    97. 
Holy  Spirit,  supplication  for,  36,  37,  44,  verse  9, 

&c    (See  Grace) 
Hope  and  trurt  in  God,  3,  13,  14,  22,  26,  40,  46, 

•-5,  93.  verse  3,  &c;  101. 
Humiliation,  day  of,  psalms  proper  for.     (Se* 

Penitential  Psalms.) 
Humility,  profession  of.  105. 
Hypocrites  and  hypocrisy,  43.  p.  ii. 
Incarnation  of  Chr  st.  34,  verse  6,  &c 
Instruction,  spiritual.  20.  verse  3  ;  29,  p.  ii.  ;  97. 
Institution  of  a  minister.  99,  106,  107. 
Instructive    psalms,    displaying    the    difleren 

characters  and  ends  of  good  and  bad  men, 
•    11.  12.  ly,  20,  27.  2S.  3".  31.  43,  57, 

C3,  70,  71,  73,  91,  97,  98,  101,  102,  103,  107 


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Intercession,  psalms   of,   16,  52,  99,  last    four 

verses ;  106. 
Judgment,  day  of,  1,  last  three  verses,  43,  p.  i.  ; 

75,   last  6tanza;   76,   77,   last   verse.     (See 

Advent.) 
Justice  of  God.     (See  God,  his  perfections.) 
Justification,  from  the   tree  grace  of  Gjd,  27, 

104. 
Kingdom  of  Christ,  2,  56,  66,  63,  89,  106.     (See 

Christ,  Epiphany.) 
Knowledge,  spiritual,  desired,  97,  verse  5,  &c,  p. 

v.,  p.  xvii. ,  &c. 
Law  of  God,  its  excellence,  consolations,  de- 
light iu  it,  &c,  15,  97,  p.  L,  p.  v.,  p.  xiii., 

p.  xvi. 
Lent,    psalms    proper    for.       (See    Penitential 

Psalms.) 
Liberality  to  the  poor,  35,  three  first  verses  \  91, 

verse  3,  &c 
Life,  its  shortness  and  frailty,  33,  69. 
—  -,  uncertainty  of,  33. 
Longing  after  God,  36,  37,  49. 
Lord's  day,  49,  first  three  stanzas,  74,  75,  79,  96, 

verse  12  to  the  end. 
Love  to  our  neighbor,  12. 

,  brotherly,  107. 

Majesty  of  God,  53.     (See  God.) 
Man,  his  dominion,  7,  verse  5,  &c. 

f  his  mortality,  33,  69,  p.  i.  ;  80,  p.  i. 

Nation's  safely  is  the  Church,  42. 

National  deliverance,  59,  100. 

,  desolations,  the  Church  and  people  of 

God  safe  in  them,  40. 
Obedience,  sincere,  27,  last  two  verses  :  113,  last 

verse. 
Old  age,  69,  p.  I,  verse  9.  10. 
Omnipresence  of  God,  113.     (See  God.) 
Omnipotence  of  God,  68,  verse  6,  and  following. 

(See  God.) 
Omniscience  of  God,  113.   (See  God.) 
Pardon,  mercy,  and  grace  prayed  for,  6,  20,  27, 

44,  64.  104,   107.    (See  Penitential  Psalms, 

Repentance.) 
Passion  week,  psalms  proper  for,  17,  45,  54.   (See 

Christ,  his  sufferings,  and  deith.) 
Patience  under  afflictions  and  persecutions,  31, 

33,  104. 
Peace  and  holiness,  urged,  29,  p.  ii. 

,  return  of.  after  war,  77,  96. 

Peniten'iil  Psalms,  6,  27,  32,  44,  80,  p.  i.  ;  104, 

115. 
Perfections  of  God  extolled,  30,  90,  117,  118, 

119,  120,  121.     (See  G>d.) 
Persecution,  prayer  iu  the  time  of,  55,  115. 

,  courage  in  time  of,  40,  73,  p.  ii. 

- ,  deliverance  from,  8,  73,  p.  ii. 

Pestilence,  preservation  in  it,  70. 
Piety,  instruction  in,  29,  p.  ii. 
Poor,  charity  to.     (See  Alms-giving.) 
Portion,  God  our,  4,  last  three  verses  ;  57. 
Power  of  Christ,  39. 

,  of  God,  53.  68.     (See  God.) 

Praise,  psalms  of,  51,  79,  81,  82,  90,  112.  117, 

118,  119,  120. 

,  for  creation  and  providence,  28,  83. 

,  from  all  creatures.  122. 

.....  -j  for  temporal  blessings,  53, 120. 

- ,  for  eminent  deliverances,  29,  96. 

- ,  for  the  victories  by  which  God  effected 

our  redemption,  77. 

- for  health  restored,  25,  94. 

. for  hearing  prayer,  51,  last  three  verses. 

to  the  Messiah,  39. 

• from  all  nations,  95. 

for  protection,  grace,  and  truth,  47. 

- for  rain,  50,  p.  ii. 

Prayer,  4, 50. 
,  in  time  of  war,  16. 


Preservation,  daily,  93. 

- in  time  of  public  danger  and  cal&ra* 

ity,  40,  70.91,  last  verse. 
- from  sin  and  its  punishments,  15, 

p.  ii. ,  verse  7  ;  20  23,  34. 
Preserver.    (See  God.) 
Priestly  office  of  Christ,  89. 
Propagation  of  the  Gospel,  39,  41,  53,  56,  117, 

113. 
Prophetical  Psalms,  2,  13,  17,  34,  39,  53,  56, 

c6,  96. 
Prosperous  sinners,  their  fearful  end,  31. 
Protection  of  God,  extended  to  the  righteous,  29, 

verse  4,  &c.  ;  31,  70,  101. 
Providence,  its  wisdom  and  equity,  8,  last  verse  : 

75,76. 

and  grace,  30.  121. 

in  the  works  of  creation,  28,  50,  p.  ii , 

68.84,87,109,110,121. 
Punishment  of  sinners,   (See  Prosperous  sin- 
ners. Sinners  warned.) 
Qualifications  of  a  Christian,  12,  19. 
Quickening  grace,  (See  Grace.) 
Rain,  50,  p.  ii.  ;  121,  p.  i.,  verse  6. 
Redemption,  the  mercies  of,  celebrated,  81,  82, 

87,  p.  i. 
Recovery  from  sickness   (See  Sickness.) 
Relative  duties,  12,  107. 
Religious  education.    (See  Education.) 
Renovation,  44,   verse  6,  &c.  ;  97,  p.  v.     (See 

Grace.) 
Repentance,  relative  to,  6,  27,  32,  44,  80,  p.  i. : 

104,  115. 
Resignation,  33,  105. 

Restoring  grace,  IS,  verse  3.     (See  Grace.) 
Resurrection  of  Christ  and  of  the  saints  pre- 
dicted,^, verse  3,  &c  ;  25,  96,  verse  11,  &c 

(See  Christ,  Easier  Eve,  Easter.) 
Reverence  in  worship.     (See  Worship.) 
Righteous,  character  of,  12.     (See  Holiness.) 
,  protected  by  God,  29,  verse  4,  &c  ; 

31,  70. 
f  blessings  promised  to,  1,  27,  last 

verse  ;  103.     (See  Saints.) 
Righteousness  of  Christ,  trusted  in,  55. 

-  -    ,  from  God,  .55. 

Safety  in  danger,  70.     (See  Preservation.) 

Saints,  character  of,  12.  19. 

,  protection  promised  to,  29,  verse  4,  &C  J 

31,70,  101. 

blessings  promised  to,  1,  27,  71,  verses  8, 


9;  103. 
Salvation,  and  eternal  joys,  13,  19,  23,  30, 43 

p.  i.,  third  stanza  ;  48,  63,  64,  66, 76. 
Scripture,  excellence  of,  15;  97. 
Seasons  of  the  year,  50,  p.  u.  ;  121. 
Self  examination,  21,  113,  last  verse 
Shepherd,  (See  God.) 
Sincerity,  21,  113,  last  verse. 

proved  and  rewarded,  14,  p.  ii. 

Sickness,  6,  25,  32,  33.  94. 

Sin,  confession  of,  27,  32,  44,  104,  115.     (See 

Penitential  Psalms,  Repentance.) 
Sinners  warned.  74,  last  verse. 

punished,  1,  verse  4,  &c  ;  9, 3L 

Slander,  deliverance  from  itj  26. 

Sovereignty  of  God.   (See  God) 

Spirit.    (See  Grace,  Holy  Spirit.', 

Spiritual  enemies  overcome.  3,  14. 

Submission,  (See  Resignation.) 

Sufferings  of  Christ   17,  a5,  45,  54. 

Sunday,  (See  Lord's-day) 

Support  and  counsel  from  God,  13,  verse  1  ;    45, 

last  verse  ;  73,  p.  ii. 
Temporal  business  and  comforts,  blessings  on« 

prayed  for,  102. 
Temptations  overcome  3,  14. 
Thanksgiving.     (See  Praise.) 


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TSwvUr  and  itorm,  24,  Terw  3,  &c 
Trinity  Sunday,  paalnu  proper  for,  39,  41 
Trutl  in  G.xl,  57.     (See  B 

in  creature*  rain.  •* - 

Truth  of  God  celebrated,  It:    113,  120. 
Unbelief  a»»d  envy  cured,  31. 
Unchangeable  God.     (See  God.) 
f/ni/y,  adranl&rea  of,  celebrated,  107. 
Vanity  of  man,  33,  69,  verv  3,  4c 
War,  p&alraj  in  time  of,  14    16,  40. 
Watchfulness  15,  n.  ii,  last  three  Tertea; 
46,  114. 


Whitsunday,  42,  53,  117, 113.   (See  Grace,  Holy 

Spirit.) 
Wickedness  of  man,  11.  ii- 
Winter  and  summer,  I'A. 
Works  of  Creation.  Providence,  and  Grace,  15, 

•      idence,  Grace-) 
Worship  and  order  of  the  Church,  42. 

,  delight  in  it.  63.  I  - 

,  public,  49,  63.  74,  79,  99,  106. 

Zeal,  prayer  (or.  97,  p.  ii,  Terse  2,  4c 
Zion.     (See  Church.) 


